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D and F Block Elements question

2023 · 1 Feb · Shift 2 · Q6
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D and F Block Elements question

2023 · 1 Feb · Shift 2 · Q6

JEE MainChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Which element is not present in Nessler's reagent?
  1. A
    Mercury
  2. B
    Iodine
  3. C
    Potassium
  4. D
    Oxygen
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Correct answer: THE QUESTION APPEARS FAULTY. NESSLER'S REAGENT CONTAINS MERCURY, IODINE, POTASSIUM, AND OXYGEN (DUE TO KOH). HENCE NONE OF A, B, C, D IS ABSENT.

  1. Recall the composition of Nessler's reagent
    Nessler's reagent is an alkaline solution of potassium tetraiodomercurate(II). It is commonly written as: K2[HgI4]+KOHK_2[HgI_4] + KOHK2​[HgI4​]+KOH So the elements present in Nessler's reagent are:

    • Potassium (K)(K)(K)
    • Mercury (Hg)(Hg)(Hg)
    • Iodine (I)(I)(I)
    • Oxygen (O)(O)(O) is also present because of KOHKOHKOH
  2. Check each option

    • A: Mercury — present in [HgI4]2−[HgI_4]^{2-}[HgI4​]2−
    • B: Iodine — present in [HgI4]2−[HgI_4]^{2-}[HgI4​]2−
    • C: Potassium — present as K2[HgI4]K_2[HgI_4]K2​[HgI4​] and KOHKOHKOH
    • D: Oxygen — present in KOHKOHKOH
  3. Conclusion
    All four listed elements are present in Nessler's reagent. Therefore, none of the given options is correct.

  4. Comparison with stored answer
    The stored correct answer is D (Oxygen), but this is incorrect because Nessler's reagent contains KOHKOHKOH, which includes oxygen.

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