Select the net ionic equation for the reaction between sodium chloride and mercury(I) nitrate. 2NaCl(aq) + Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → NaNO₃(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s)

Select the net ionic equation for the reaction between sodium chloride and mercury(I) nitrate.
2NaCl(aq) + Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → NaNO₃(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s)


A) Na⁺(aq) + NO₃⁻(aq) → NaNO₃(aq)


B) Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2Cl⁻(aq) → Hg₂Cl₂(s)


C) NaCl(aq) → Na⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq)


D) Hg₂(NO₃)₂(aq) → Hg₂²⁺(aq) + 2NO₃⁻(aq)


E) Hg₂²⁺(aq) → Hg₂(s)


Answer: B


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