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Hg shows two oxidation states (I) and (II) in its compound. Chemistry of Hg (I) is interesting as \[H{{g}^{+}}\] does exist. \[{{\operatorname{Hg}}_{2}}C{{l}_{2}}\] on treatment with alkali gives red solid which one is that

A)  \[{{\operatorname{Hg}}_{2}}O\]                      

B)  \[{{H}_{2}}O\]

C)  \[H{{g}_{2}}\]                        

D)  \[\operatorname{Hg} {{\left( OH \right)}_{2}}\]

Correct Answer: B

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