Question

The formula of mercurous chloride is Hg₂Cl₂

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Mercurous chloride:

Chemical Formulae

${\mathrm{Hg}}_2{\mathrm{Cl}}_2$

• Mercurous chloride (mercury [I] chloride), Hg₂Cl^₂, is a white powder that is nearly insoluble in water.
• It is also called calomel.
• Mercurous chloride reacts with ammonia to produce a black solid, and this reaction has been widely used in the identification of dissolved mercury ions in water

Uses:

• Mercurous chloride finds uses as a purgative (laxative), and in the preparation of insecticides and medicines. It has also been used to treat infections of intestinal worms and as a fungicide (a substance used to kill fungi and prevent fungal growth) in agriculture.