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When excess of `SnCl_(2)` is added to a solution of `HgCl_(2)`, a white precipitate turning to gray is obtained. The grey colour is due to

A

`Hg_(2)Cl_(2)`

B

`SnCl_(4)`

C

Sn

D

Hg.

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The correct Answer is:
D
`SnCl_(2)+2HgCl_(2) to SnCl_(4) +underset("white")(Hg_(2)Cl_(2))`
`SnCl_(2)+Hg_(2)Cl_(2) to underset("Black")(2Hg)+SnCl_(4)`
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