Solution
Core Logic
The 4 L solution contains: 0.4 mol of [Co(NH₃)₅SO₄]Br Gives 0.4 mol Br^- in solution. 0.4 mol of [Co(NH₃)₅Br]SO₄ Gives 0.4 mol SO₄²⁻ in solution.
The solution is divided into two 2 L portions. Each 2 L portion will contain exactly half the moles of each species: Moles of Br^- in 2 L = 0.2 mol Moles of SO₄²⁻ in 2 L = 0.2 mol
Step 1: Reaction with Silver Nitrate
When the first 2 L of the mixture reacts with excess AgNO₃:
Ag^+ + Br^- arrow AgBr (Precipitate 'Y')Since there are 0.2 mol of free Br^- ions, 0.2 mol of AgBr (Y) will be formed.
Step 2: Reaction with Barium Chloride
When the remaining 2 L of the mixture reacts with excess BaCl₂:
Ba²⁺ + SO₄²⁻ arrow BaSO₄ (Precipitate 'Z')Since there are 0.2 mol of free SO₄²⁻ ions, 0.2 mol of BaSO₄ (Z) will be formed.
Step 3: Final Conclusion
Checking the options: (1) 0.2 mol of 'Z' is formed True. (2) 'Y' is BaSO₄ and 'Z' is AgBr False, they are reversed. (3) 0.4 mol of 'Z' is formed False, it's 0.2 mol. (4) 0.1 mol of 'Y' is formed False, it's 0.2 mol.
Pattern Recognition
Only the counter-ions (outside the coordination sphere) ionize in water and participate in precipitation reactions. Always account for volume fractions when a solution is split.
Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: Coordination Compounds Class 11 Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry