Answer:
Explanation:
KHT is a salt which ionises in water as follows
KHT ⇄ K⁺ + HT⁻
Solubility product Kw= [ K⁺ ] [ HT⁻ ]
product of concentration of K⁺ and HT⁻ in water
In KCl solution , the solubility product of KHT will be decreased .
In KCl solution , there is already presence of K⁺ ion in the solution . So
in the equation
[ K⁺ ] [ HT⁻ ] = constant
when K⁺ increases [ HT⁻ ] decreases . Hence less of KHT dissociates due to which its solubility decreases . It is called common ion effect . It is so because here the presence of common ion that is K⁺ in both salt to be dissolved and in solvent , results in decrease of solubility of the salt .
