Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 82
Question: Which of the following is a highly corrosive salt [AFMC 2005]
Options:
A) $ FeCl_2 $
B) $ PbCl_2 $
C) $ Hg_2Cl_2 $
D) $ HgCl_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ HgCl_2 $ has corrosive action. It is highly poisonous. It sublimes on heating. It is, therefore, known as corrosive sublimate.