An aqueous solution contains Hg2+, Hg2+2, Pb2+, and Cd2+. Out of these, how many ions will produce white precipitate with diluteHCl ?
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Solution
Two ions Pb2+ and Hg2+2 will produce white ppt with dil HCl. Pb2++2HCl→PbCl2↓(whiteppt)+2H+ Hg2+2+2HCl→Hg2Cl2↓(whiteppt)+2H+ This precipitation is possible due to very low value of the solubility products.