1. Consider the reaction: 2HgO(s) -> 2Hg(i) + O2(g). Which of the following statements are correct?...

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1. Consider the reaction: 2HgO(s) -> 2Hg(i) + O2(g). Which of the following statements are correct?

A) Mercury is reduced

B) Oxygen is oxidized

C) Mercury (ii) is the oxidizing agent

D) All of these statements are true

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Answer 1

Answer #1

all statements are true. hence option d is correct.

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