JEE Main · 2023 · Shift-IIeasyDNF-034

Which element is not present in Nessler's reagent?

d & f-Block Elements · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Which element is not present in Nessler's reagent?

Options
  1. a

    Mercury

  2. b

    Potassium

  3. c

    Iodine

  4. d

    Oxygen

Correct Answerd

Oxygen

Detailed Solution

Nessler's Reagent: K2[HgI4]\text{K}_2[\text{HgI}_4]

Elements present:

  • K (Potassium) ✓
  • Hg (Mercury) ✓
  • I (Iodine) ✓

Oxygen is NOT present in K2[HgI4]\text{K}_2[\text{HgI}_4].

Nessler's reagent is prepared by dissolving HgI2\text{HgI}_2 in KI solution: HgI2+2KIK2[HgI4]\text{HgI}_2 + 2\text{KI} \rightarrow \text{K}_2[\text{HgI}_4]

No oxygen-containing species is involved.

Answer: Option (4) — Oxygen

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