Ingestion of Mercury, Which Is Poisonous, Often Is Treated Using

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Essay

Ingestion of mercury, which is poisonous, often is treated using chelation therapy. One agent used in this therapy is dimercaprol, which is shown below. Explain why this compound has a high affinity for mercury atoms or ions and is able to tie these up in a complex so there is little free mercury to react with and disrupt the function of biological molecules.

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