Question
Chemistry Question on d -and f -Block Elements
Calomel (Hg2Cl2) on reaction with ammonium hydroxide gives :
A
HgO
B
Hg2O
C
NH2??g??g??l
D
HgNH2Cl
Answer
HgNH2Cl
Explanation
Solution
Hg2Cl2+2NH3−> whiteHgNH2Cl + blackHg +NH4CI
Calomel (Hg2Cl2) on reaction with ammonium hydroxide gives :
HgO
Hg2O
NH2??g??g??l
HgNH2Cl
HgNH2Cl
Hg2Cl2+2NH3−> whiteHgNH2Cl + blackHg +NH4CI