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On heating cinnabar in air, it is first converted into

Question
On heating cinnabar in air, it is first converted into
Mercury metal directly
Mercuric oxide, HgO
Mercury sulphate
Mercury chloride
Answer
Mercuric oxide, HgO
Detailed Explanation
Heating cinnabar in air first converts it into mercuric oxide (HgO), which is then further reduced to mercury.
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