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Electrochemistry

Question
CBSEENCH12010903

Calomel (Hg2Cl2) on reaction with ammonium hydroxide gives

  • HgNH2Cl

  • NH2 – Hg – Hg – Cl

  • Hg2O

  • HgO

Solution

A.

HgNH2Cl

Hg2Cl2 + 2NH4OH → Hg + Hg(NH2)Cl + NH4Cl + 2H2O