A solution of a metal ion when treated with `KI` gives a red precipitate which dissolves in excess `KI` to give a colourless solution.Moreover, the so
A solution of a metal ion when treated with `KI` gives a red precipitate which dissolves in excess `KI` to give a colourless solution.Moreover, the solution of metal ion on treatment with a solution of cobalt `(II)` thiocyanate gives rise to a deep blue crystalline precipitate.The metal ion is:
A. `Pb^(2+)`
B. `Hg^(2+)`
C. `Cu^(2+)`
D. `Co^(2+)`
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Correct Answer - B
`Hg^(2+)+2I^(-)to HgI_(2)darr` (scarlet/red)
`HgI_(2)+2I^(-)("excess")to[HgI_(4)]^(2-)`(soluble complex)
`Hg^(2+) +Co(SCN)_(2) to Co[Hg(SCN)_(4)]darr` (deep blue)
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