Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following reaction:
2HgO
The respective state of HgO, Hg and O2 in the above reaction is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Solid, liquid, gas.
Key Points
- In the given reaction:
- 2HgO
2Hg + O2
- 2HgO
- HgO is mercury(II) oxide (red mercuric oxide) and is a solid (s) before the reaction.
- Hg is mercury and is in a liquid (l) state after the reaction.
- O2 is oxygen gas and is in a gaseous (g) state after the reaction.
- Therefore, the respective states are:
- 2HgO (s)
Hg (l) + O2 (g)
- 2HgO (s)
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