Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following reaction:
2HgO \( \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \) 2Hg + O2
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 \( \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \) 2Hg + O2
- 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) \( \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \) Hg (l) + O2 (g)
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