Nessler's reagent is used in testing for ammonia, with which it forms a brown coloration or precipitate. The count of iodine atoms in one unit is

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Nessler's reagent is used in testing for ammonia, with which it forms a brown coloration or precipitate. The count of iodine atoms in one unit is (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

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The chemical formula of Nessler's reagent is K2HgI4 . Hence, there are 4 iodine atoms in it.

Q. Nessler's reagent is used in testing for ammonia, with which it forms a brown coloration or precipitate. The count of iodine atoms in one unit is

The chemical formula of Nessler's reagent is $K_{2} H g I_{4}$ . Hence, there are $4$ iodine atoms in it.

Q. Nessler's reagent is used in testing for ammonia, with which it forms a brown coloration or precipitate. The count of iodine atoms in one unit is

The chemical formula of Nessler's reagent is K2​HgI4​ . Hence, there are 4 iodine atoms in it.

The chemical formula of Nessler's reagent is $K_{2} H g I_{4}$ . Hence, there are $4$ iodine atoms in it.