An example of a heavy metal ion which reacts with R-SH is _____ . A) Na⁺ B) Na C) Pb²⁺ D) Mg²⁺

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From the given reaction, it is evident that the metal ion must have a positive charge to react with the anionic ligand RF1F1F1S1F1F1F10SH. Among the options provided, only Pb(II) in choice C fits this criteria. Na in choice A and B and Mg in choice D are all monovalent cations and thus cannot react with the anionic ligand in the given reaction. Therefore, the correct answer is choice C.

An Example of a Heavy Metal Ion Which Reacts with R-SH