Reactions of J2 with mercury
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:54 am
How will an excess of J2 react with Hg(NO3)2 in the presence of humidity ? HgJO3 or HgJ2. What is the stable reaction product ?
I would say HgI2, because is not much soluble.
I2 + H2O => HI + HIO
Hg(NO3)2 + 2 HI => HgI2 + 2 HNO3