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The addition of NaCl to AgCI decreases the solubility of AgCI:

Correct answer: C. Due to the common ion effect of Cl

  • A. As solubility product decreases
  • B. As solubility becomes unsaturated
  • C. Due to the common ion effect of Cl
  • D. As solution becomes supersaturated

Explanation

In the case of the common ion effect, the presence of a common ion (Cl ) in the solution decreases the solubility or ionization of the compound (AgCl) by shifting the equilibrium toward the formation of the undissociated or unionized form.

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