Question
Calomel (Hg2Cl2) on reaction with ammonium hydroxide gives
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HgNH2Cl
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NH2 – Hg – Hg – Cl
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Hg2O
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HgO
Solution
A.
HgNH2Cl
Hg2Cl2 + 2NH4OH → Hg + Hg(NH2)Cl + NH4Cl + 2H2O