D-And F-Block Elements Ques 246
Question: Which of the following is/are soluble in ethanol
[Roorkee Qualifying 1998]
Options:
A) $ HgF_2 $
B) $ HgCl_2 $
C) $ HgBr_2 $
D) $ HgI_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Due to less capacity of hydrogen bonding of $ I_2 $ with water $ HgI_2 $ is less soluble in water.