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An aqueous solution contain either `Hg_2^(2+) " or " Hg^(2+)` the given solution given green ppt with `KI` solution . About the given aqueous solution which of the following is incorrect ?

A

It contain `Hg_2^(2+)`

B

It contain `Hg^(2+)`

C

with `NH_3` solution it gives black precipitate

D

With NaCl solution it gives white precipitate

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the information given about the aqueous solution containing either \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) or \( \text{Hg}^{2+} \) and the reaction with potassium iodide (KI) that results in a green precipitate. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the ions in the solution**: The solution can contain either \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) (dimercury ion) or \( \text{Hg}^{2+} \) (mercury ion). 2. **Reaction with Potassium Iodide (KI)**: When either of these ions is treated with KI, a precipitate is formed. The green precipitate indicates the formation of \( \text{Hg}_2I_2 \) (mercury(I) iodide), which is associated with the presence of \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \). 3. **Confirming the presence of \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \)**: The formation of the green precipitate specifically indicates that \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) is present in the solution, as \( \text{Hg}^{2+} \) would not produce a green precipitate with KI. 4. **Evaluating the statements**: - **Statement 1**: The solution contains \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \). This statement is correct. - **Statement 2**: The solution contains \( \text{Hg}^{2+} \). This statement is incorrect because the presence of the green precipitate confirms that \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) is present, not \( \text{Hg}^{2+} \). - **Statement 3**: With ammonium solution, it gives a black precipitate. This is true as \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) reacts with ammonia to form elemental mercury, which is black. - **Statement 4**: With NaCl solution, it gives a white precipitate. This is also true as \( \text{Hg}_2^{2+} \) reacts with NaCl to form \( \text{Hg}_2Cl_2 \), which is white. 5. **Conclusion**: The only incorrect statement is that the solution contains \( \text{Hg}^{2+} \). ### Final Answer: The incorrect statement about the given aqueous solution is that it contains \( \text{Hg}^{2+} \).
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