JEE MainChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Which element is not present in Nessler's reagent?
- AMercury
- BIodine
- CPotassium
- DOxygen
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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.
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Recall the composition of Nessler's reagent
Nessler's reagent is an alkaline solution of potassium tetraiodomercurate(II). It is commonly written as: So the elements present in Nessler's reagent are:- Potassium
- Mercury
- Iodine
- Oxygen is also present because of
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Check each option
- A: Mercury — present in
- B: Iodine — present in
- C: Potassium — present as and
- D: Oxygen — present in
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Conclusion
All four listed elements are present in Nessler's reagent. Therefore, none of the given options is correct. -
Comparison with stored answer
The stored correct answer is D (Oxygen), but this is incorrect because Nessler's reagent contains , which includes oxygen.
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