What Is the Most Soluble Salt of the Following Set

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the most soluble salt of the following set?

• A)Ca(OH)₂ with K_sp = 4.7 × 10^-6
• B)Mg(OH)₂ with K_sp = 5.6 × 10^-12
• C)Fe(OH)₂ with K_sp = 4.9 × 10^-17
• D)Al(OH)₂ with K_sp = 1.9 × 10^-33

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