The following reaction represents a step in the separation of which analytical group of cations? Hg₂²⁺(aq)+ 2Cl^-(aq)→ Hg₂Cl₂(s) A)Analytical Group II B)Analytical Group I C)Analytical Group V D)Analytical Group IV E)Analytical Group III

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The reaction involves the conversion of mercury sulfide (HgS) to mercury(II) chloride (HgCl2) in the presence of chloride ions, which is characteristic of the separation process for Analytical Group I cations. Group I cations are precipitated and separated as chlorides.

The Following Reaction Represents a Step in the Separation of Which