Consider the following transformation [Co(H2O)x]3+ (Pink complex) Excess HCl−−−−−−→[CoCly]n− (Blue complex). Find the value of expression x+yn.
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Solution
The following reaction takes place with excess HCl. [Co(H2O)6]3+(pink)excessHCl⟶[CoCl4]2−(blue)
So we can clearly see that
x = 6
y = 4
n = 2
Hence x+yn=6+42=5