When concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to a red solution containing the Co(H 2 O) 6 2+

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When concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to a red solution containing the Co(H2O)62+ complex ion, the solution turns blue as the tetrahedral CoCl42- complex ion forms. Explain this color change.

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Chemistry

ISBN: 9781305957404

10th Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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