What compound is formed, as a precipitate, when solutions of Hg₂(ClO₄)₂(aq), (NH₄)₂SO₄(aq), and Rb₂SO₄(aq) are mixed A) RbClO₄ B) Rb₂(ClO₄)₃ C) Hg₂SO₄ D) HgSO₄ E) None of the above

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When HgS, NHS and RbS are mixed, they react to form HgS (which is insoluble or precipitate) and the soluble compounds RbClO and NH4ClO. Therefore, the remaining compound after the precipitation reaction is HgS(SO4), which is option C.

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