Assertion : and cannot exist together in an aqueous solution

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Problem

Assertion :

\text{HgCl}_2

and

\text{SnCl}_2

cannot exist together in an aqueous solution. Reason :

\text{SnCl}_2

is a strong reducing agent because Sn shows inert pair effect.

Related theory

Redox Reactions
Anomalous and diagonal behaviour
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Periodic Trends in Chemical Properties

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