Consider the following reaction: 2HgO \rightarrow 2Hg+O_{2} The respective state of HgO, Hg and O_{2} in the above reaction is

  1. A. Liquid, solid, gas
  2. B. Solid, solid, gas
  3. C. Liquid, solid, liquid
  4. D. Solid, liquid, gas

Correct Answer: D. Solid, liquid, gas

Explanation

Mercury(II) oxide (HgO) is a solid, Mercury (Hg) is a liquid at room temperature, and Oxygen (O_{2}) is a gas.

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