NEET2017Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

NEET 2017 Chemistry Complex Ions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

HgCl₂ and I₂ both when dissolved in water containing I⁻ ions the pair of species formed is:

A

HgI₂, I₃⁻

B

HgI₄²⁻, I₃⁻

C

Hg₂I₂, I⁻

D

HgI₂, I₅

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In the presence of excess I⁻ ions, HgCl₂ forms a complex ion HgI₄²⁻ and I₂ forms I₃⁻.

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