Which of the following compounds will have the highest molar solubility in pure water ? a. Pb3(PO4)2, Ksp = 3.0 x 10 ^-44 b. PbS, Ksp = 8.4 x 10^-28 c. PbCO3, Ksp = 1.5 x 10 ^-13 d. PbSO4, Ksp = 1.82 x 10 ^-8 e. PbI2, Ksp = 8.7 x 10 ^-9

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Which of the following compounds will have the highest molar solubility in pure water ?

a. Pb3(PO4)2, Ksp = 3.0 x 10 ^-44

b. PbS, Ksp = 8.4 x 10^-28

c. PbCO3, Ksp = 1.5 x 10 ^-13

d. PbSO4, Ksp = 1.82 x 10 ^-8

e. PbI2, Ksp = 8.7 x 10 ^-9

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