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What is the reaction of Nessler's reagent on ammonia?
How does this reaction work?
Nessler's reagent primarily contains mercury(II) iodide, potassium iodide, and potassium hydroxide. When ammonia is added to the reagent, it reacts with the mercury(II) ions to form a yellow-brown mercury ammonium compound, which is responsible for the color change.