CGP Edu

Chemistry Chemical Analysis Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 14, 2026

HgCl 2 and I 2 both when dissolved in water containing I – ions the pair of species formed is

HgI 2 , I 3 –

HgI2, I–

HgI4 2– , I 3 –

Hg2I2, I–

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct answer is:

I2 reacts with I — and maintains the following equilibrium.

I 2 + I —

Hg 2+ gives ppt of HgI 2 on reaction with but HgI 2 I — is soluble in solution of I —

Hg 2+ + 2I — ? HgI 2

HgI 2 + 2I —

Previous Question Next Question

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.