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The colour of mercurous chloride changes from white to black when treated with ammonia solution. Explain.

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Explain the following : i) Lead (Pb^(2+)) is placed in the first as well as second group of qualitative analysis. ii) The colour of mercurous chloride, Hg_(2),Cl_(2), changes from white to black when treated with ammonia. iii) During the qualitative analysis of a mixture containing Cu^(2+) and Zn^(2+) ions, H_(2)S gas is passed through an acidified solution containing these ions in order to test Cu^(2+) alone. Explain briefly.

Give reason for, ''The colour of mercurous chloride, Hg_(2)Cl_(2) , changes from white to black when treated with ammonia.''

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  • Identify the compound which turns black with ammonia solution.

    A
    Lead chloride
    B
    Mercurous chloride
    C
    Mercuric chloride
    D
    Silver chloride
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    A
    Lead chloride
    B
    Mercurous chloride
    C
    Mercuric chloride
    D
    Silver chloride
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    Pink
    B
    Black
    C
    Colourless
    D
    Green
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