Which of the following is a highly corrosive salt?

Question

Which of the following is a highly corrosive salt? (A)  FeCl2 (B)  PbCl2 (C)  Hg2Cl2 (D)  HgCl2

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Mercuric chloride ( HgCl 2) is also known as corrosive sublimate as it is highly poisonous and corrosive. It is used (9 %) solution for sterlization of surgical instruments, washing hands, preservative for wood and hide. Its antidote is white of an egg. It is commercially prepared as follows: HgSO 4+2 NaCl arrow HgCl 2+ Na 2 SO 4

Q. Which of the following is a highly corrosive salt?

$F e C l_{2}$

$P b C l_{2}$

$H g_{2} C l_{2}$

$H g C l_{2}$

Q. Which of the following is a highly corrosive salt?

FeCl2​

PbCl2​

Hg2​Cl2​

HgCl2​

$F e C l_{2}$

$P b C l_{2}$

$H g_{2} C l_{2}$

$H g C l_{2}$