Question

What is the precipitate in the following reaction?

BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
O A. Na2SO4
O B. Baso
O
c. BaCl2
O D. Naci

Answer 1

Precipitates of BaSO4 will be formed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Most of the sulphates are soluble but barium sulphate is not soluble, it forms precipitates in the mixture. This reaction is of much industrial importance for production of barium sulphate and is used in paints too.