Question-13 Which is NOT correct regarding stock notation?
(A) Hg_2(I)Cl_2 is reduced form of Hg(II)Cl_2
(B) Hg(II)Cl_2 is oxidised form of Hg_2(I)Cl_2
(C) It helps to identify whether species is present in oxidised form or reduced form
(D) Aurous chloride is written as Au(III)Cl_3
Answer : (D)
Explanation:
Aurous chloride is written as Au(I)Cl₃ and Auric chloride is written as Au(III)Cl₃.