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HgCl2 and I2 both when dissolved in water containing I– ions, the pair of species formed is:
- HgI2, I–
- HgI4^2–, I3–
- HgI2, I3–
- HgI4^2–, I–
Correct answer: HgI4^2–, I3–
Solution
HgCl2 reacts with I– to form the complex ion HgI4^2–, and I2 reacts with I– to form the triiodide ion I3–. This is due to the formation of stable complexes in both cases.
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