Write formula of following compound : Mercury (II) chloride

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In the given compound, the oxidation state of Hg is II.
We know that the valency of Cl is 1.
Thus the molecular formula of the compound will be: $H g (I I) C l_{2}$

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Write formula of following compound : Mercury (II) chloride

In the given compound, the oxidation state of Hg is II.We know that the valency of Cl is 1.Thus the molecular formula of the compound will be: Hg(II)Cl2

In the given compound, the oxidation state of Hg is II.
We know that the valency of Cl is 1.
Thus the molecular formula of the compound will be: $H g (I I) C l_{2}$