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Anvisha [2.4K]
3 years ago
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Write the balanced half-equation describing the oxidation of mercury to hgo in a basic aqueous solution. Please include the stat

es of matter for each compound.
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1 answer:
Cloud [144]3 years ago
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Answer:

Hg^0+2OH^-\rightarrow Hg^{2+}O+H_2O+2e^-

Explanation:

Hello,

In this case, mercury (II) oxide (HgO) is obtained via the reaction:

Hg(l)+O_2\rightarrow HgO

Nonetheless, since it is a reaction carried out in basic solution, mercury's half-reaction only, must be:

Hg^0+2OH^-\rightarrow Hg^{2+}O+H_2O+2e^-

Thus, it is seen that OH ionis should be added due to the basic aqueous solution considering that 2 electrons are transferred from 0 to 2 in mercury.

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