Write a Balanced Chemical Equation for the Overall Reaction Represented

question 6

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced chemical equation for the overall reaction represented below. Cu | Cu²⁺ || Cl− | Hg₂Cl₂ | Hg

• A) 2Hg(l)+ Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2Cl−(aq)→ Hg₂Cl₂(s)+ Cu(s)
• B) Hg₂Cl₂(s)+ Cu(s)→ 2Hg(l)+ Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2Cl−(aq)
• C) Hg₂Cl₂(s)→ 2Hg(l)+ Cl₂(aq)
• D) Hg₂Cl₂(s)+ Cu(s)→ 2Hg(l)+ Cu²⁺(aq)+ Cl₂(aq)
• E) 2Hg(l)+ Cl₂(aq)→ Hg₂Cl₂(s)

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