Grade Upto college levelInorganic ChemistryWhy Hg22+ exists but not Hg+? sudarshan gupta 16 Years agoGrade Upto college level
SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI15 Years agoDear sudarshan, Hg+ atom has sp hybrid orbital, so it likes to bond with additional Hg+ ion to form a Hg22+ ion and Hg+2 is more stable as comapred to Hg+. We are all IITians and here to help you in your IIT JEE preparation. All the best. If you like this answer please approve it.... win exciting gifts by answering the questions on Discussion Forum Sagar Singh B.Tech IIT Delhi