AIIMS2005Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

AIIMS 2005 Chemistry Complex Ions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

An aqueous solution of CoCl₂ on addition of excess of concentrated HCl turns blue due to formation of

A

[Co(H₂O)₄Cl₂]

B

[Co(H₂O)₆Cl₂]²⁻

C

[CoCl₄]²⁻

D

[Co(H₂O)₆Cl₂]

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

CoCl2 is a weak Lewis acid, reacting with chloride ion to produce salt containing the tetrahedral [CoCl4]2− ion.

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