Of the Following Complex Ions, Two Appear Violet in Aqueous

question 64

Multiple Choice

Of the following complex ions, two appear violet in aqueous solution, one appears purple, one appears blue-green, and one appears yellow. Which is yellow?

• A) [Cr(H₂O)₆]³⁺
• B) [CrCl(H₂O)₅]²⁺
• C) [CrCl(NH₃)₅]²⁺
• D) [CrCl₂(NH₃)₄]⁺
• E) [Cr(NH₃)₆]³⁺

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