Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
HgCl2 and I2 both when dissolved in water containing I– ions the pair of species formed is
A
HgI2, I3-
B
HgI2, I-
C
HgI42-, I3-
D
Hg2I2, I-
Answer
HgI42-, I3-
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): HgI42-, I3-.