Number of moles of KI required to prepare 0.4 moles of K2HgI4, when HgCl2 reacts with KI, is:
A
0.4 moles of KI
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B
0.8 moles of KI
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C
1.6 moles of KI
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D
3.2 moles of KI
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Solution
The correct option is D1.6 moles of KI The reaction is HgCl2+4KI→K2HgI4+2KCl. 4 moles of KI are required to prepare 1 mole of K2HgI4. Thus, to prepare 0.4 moles of K2HgI4, the number of moles of KI required is 4×0.4=1.6 mol.