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A solution of 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 :

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Pb2+
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Hg2+
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Cu2+
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Co2+
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Solution

The correct option is A Hg2+
A solution of 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 Hg2+.
Hg2+KIHgI2(red ppt)
HgI2+KIK2HgI4
(SCN)2Hg(SCN)2(blue crystalline precipiates )

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