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HgCl2 and I2 both when dissolved in water containing I− ions, the pair of species formed is:

A
HgI2,I3
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HgI2,I
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HgI24,I3
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Hg2I2,I
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Solution

The correct option is C HgI24,I3
In a solution containing HgCl2, I2 and I, both HgCl2 and I2 compete for I.
Since the formation constant of [HgI4]2 is 1.9×1030
which is very large as compared to I3(Kf=700), I will preferentially combine with HgCl2.

HgCl2+2IHgI2Redppt+2Cl
HgI2+2I[HgI4]2soluble

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