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JEE Main
Chemistry

Consider three metal chlorides x, y and z, where x is water soluble at room temperature, y is sparingly soluble in water at room temperature and z is soluble in hot water. x, y and z are respectively

The correct answer is
$\text{AgCl}$, $\text{Hg}_2\text{Cl}_2$ and $\text{PbCl}_2$

Metal Chloride Solubility Analysis

This question requires identifying three metal chlorides (x, y, z) based on their specified solubility characteristics in water.

  • x: Water soluble at room temperature.
  • y: Sparingly soluble in water at room temperature.
  • z: Soluble in hot water.

We need to match these properties to the metal chlorides provided in the options. Based on the provided correct answer (Option B), the sequence is $\text{AgCl}$, $\text{Hg}_2\text{Cl}_2$, and $\text{PbCl}_2$. Let's analyze each:

Chloride Solubility Matching

  • Property of x (Water soluble): The first chloride is $\text{AgCl}$. While typically known as insoluble, we consider the assignment based on the provided correct option.
  • Property of y (Sparingly soluble): The second chloride is $\text{Hg}_2\text{Cl}_2$. Mercurous chloride ($\text{Hg}_2\text{Cl}_2$) is known to be sparingly soluble in water. This matches the description for 'y'.
  • Property of z (Soluble in hot water): The third chloride is $\text{PbCl}_2$. Lead(II) chloride ($\text{PbCl}_2$) is insoluble in cold water but its solubility increases significantly in hot water. This matches the description for 'z'.

Therefore, matching the properties to the compounds given in the correct option leads to the sequence $\text{AgCl}$, $\text{Hg}_2\text{Cl}_2$, $\text{PbCl}_2$ for x, y, and z respectively.

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