Identify the product which represents the solid state in the above reaction.
(a) Barium chloride
(b) Barium sulphate
(c) Sodium chloride
(d) Sodium sulphate
Answer:
(b) Barium Sulphate
The solution of Barium Chloride and Sodium Sulphate undergo a double displacement reaction:
BaCl 2 + Na 2 SO 4 → 2NaCl + BaSO 4
A white colored insoluble solid precipitate of Barium Sulphate (BaSO 4 ) is formed.