When CrCl 3 dissolves in water, three different species can be obtained. (a) [Cr(H 2 O) 6

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When CrCl3 dissolves in water, three different species can be obtained.
(a) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3, violet
(b) [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2, pale green
(c) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2]Cl, dark green
If diethyl ether is added, a fourth complex can be obtained: Cr(H2O)3Cl3 (brown). Describe an experiment that will allow you to differentiate these complexes.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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