If a 0.100 M solution of NaOH is added to a solution containing0.200 M Ni2+, 0.200 M Ce3+, and 0.200 MCu2+, which metal hydroxides will precipitate first andlast, respectively? Ksp for Ni(OH)2 is6.0x10?16, for Ce (OH)3 is 6.0 x10?22, and for Cu(OH)2 is4.8x10?20.
A) Ni(OH)2 first, Cu(OH)2 last
B) Cu(OH)2 first, Ni(OH)2 last
C) Ni(OH)2 first, Ce(OH)3 last
D) Cu(OH)2 first, Ce(OH)3 last
E) Ce(OH)3 first, Cu(OH)2 last
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