A p-block element forms hydride EH₄⁺. Gas is passed through basic K₂[HgI₄] solution and brown precipitate forms. Select correct statements.

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Solution:
Brown precipitate with Nessler&rsquo;s reagent indicates ammonia gas.
The brown precipitate formed is HgO&middot;Hg(NH₂)I.
Only statement II is correct.
Correct Answer: Only II
Option: (1)

A p-block element forms hydride EH₄⁺. Gas is passed through basic K₂[HgI₄] solution and brown precipitate forms. Select correct statements.

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