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What is the oxidation state of Hg in Hg2Cl2?

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Anna [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

Electrochemistry. In oxidation–reduction (redox) reactions, electrons are transferred from one A redox reaction is balanced when the number of electrons lost by the reductant Hg(l)∣Hg2Cl2(s)∣Cl−(aq) ∥ Cd2+(aq)∣Cd(s).

As is evident from the Stock number, mercury has an oxidation state of +1. This makes sense, as chlorine usually has an oxidation state of -1.

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What is the oxidation state of Hg in Hg2Cl2?​

What is the oxidation state of Hg in Hg2Cl2?