Chemistry-Functional Group Tests

NEET Chemistry Functional Group Tests MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What is formed when gas is passed through Nessler's reagent?

A

Brown colouration or precipitate of basic mercury(II) amido-iodine

B

Yellow precipitate of potassium hexanitritocobaltate(III)

C

No visible change in the solution

D

White precipitate of silver chloride

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Passing gas through Nessler's reagent results in the formation of a brown colouration or a precipitate of basic mercury(II) amido-iodine, as stated in the context.

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