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Zirconium phosphate \(\mathrm{[Zr_3(PO_4)_4]}\) dissociates into three zirconium cations of charge \(+4\) and four phosphate anions of charge \(-3\). If molar solubility of zirconium phosphate is denoted by S and its solubility product by \(\mathrm{K_{sp}}\) then which of the following relationship between S and \(\mathrm{K_{sp}}\) is correct ?

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Write Ksp in terms of S using the stoichiometry 3 cations and 4 anions per formula unit.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(S=\{K_{sp}/(6912)^{1/7}\}\)
  • \(S=\{K_{sp}/144\}^{1/7}\)
  • \(S=(K_{sp}/6912)^{1/7}\)
  • \(S=\{K_{sp}/6912\}^{7}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Dissociation: \(\mathrm{Zr_3(PO_4)_4 \rightleftharpoons 3Zr^{4+} + 4PO_4^{3-}}\).
If molar solubility is S, \([\mathrm{Zr^{4+}}]=3S\) and \([\mathrm{PO_4^{3-}}]=4S\).
\(K_{sp}=(3S)^3(4S)^4=27S^3\times 256S^4=6912\,S^7\).
So \(S^7=K_{sp}/6912\), i.e. \(S=(K_{sp}/6912)^{1/7}\).
Answer: (3) \(S=(K_{sp}/6912)^{1/7}\)
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