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The sol given below with negatively charged colloidal particles is :

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For sols formed by precipitation reactions, remember this rule: the colloidal particle adsorbs the common ion that is present in excess in the dispersion medium. This determines whether the final sol is positively or negatively charged.
Updated On: Feb 19, 2026
  • KI added to AgNO\(_3\) solution
  • AgNO\(_3\) added to KI solution
  • FeCl\(_3\) added to hot water
  • Al\(_2\)O\(_3\).xH\(_2\)O in water
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To determine which option results in a colloidal solution with negatively charged particles, let's consider each option individually:

  1. KI added to AgNO3 solution:
    When potassium iodide (\( \text{KI} \)) is added to a silver nitrate (\( \text{AgNO}_3 \)) solution, \( \text{AgI} \), an insoluble ionic compound, forms. The reaction can be represented as: \text{Ag}^+ + \text{I}^- \rightarrow \text{AgI(s)} In this case, the \( \text{AgI} \) colloid tends to adsorb \( \text{I}^- \) ions from the medium, forming a positively charged colloid, so this option does not result in negatively charged colloidal particles.
  2. AgNO3 added to KI solution (Correct Answer):
    When silver nitrate (\( \text{AgNO}_3 \)) is added to a potassium iodide (\( \text{KI} \)) solution, \( \text{AgI} \) is also formed. In this case, the \( \text{AgI} \) particles adsorb excess \( \text{I}^- \) ions from the solution, leading to the formation of a negatively charged colloid. This is due to the presence of excess iodide ions \( \text{I}^- \) from the solution that are adsorbed on the surface of \( \text{AgI} \), giving the colloidal particles a negative charge.
  3. FeCl3 added to hot water:
    When ferric chloride (\( \text{FeCl}_3 \)) is added to hot water, a colloidal solution of ferric hydroxide (\( \text{Fe(OH)_3} \)) is formed, which is positively charged due to the adsorption of \( \text{Fe}^{3+} \) ions. Therefore, this option does not result in negatively charged colloidal particles.
  4. Al2O3.xH2O in water:
    Hydrated aluminum oxide typically forms a positively charged sol due to the adsorption of \(\text{Al}^{3+}\) ions. Thus, this option does not form a negatively charged colloid.

Based on the reactions and the nature of ion adsorption, AgNO3 added to KI solution is indeed the correct choice, as it forms a negatively charged colloid by adsorbing iodide ions.

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