Analytical Chemistry Question 51

Question: Which of the following give white precipitate when $ HCl $ is added to its aqueous solution

Options:

A) $ H{g^{+}} $

B) $ M{g^{++}} $

C) $ Z{n^{++}} $

D) $ C{d^{++}} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ 2Hg+2HCl\underset{white\text{ ppt}\text{. }}{\mathop{\to Hg_2Cl_2+H_2\uparrow }} $