When 1 mole of CrCl3.6H2O is treated with excess of AgNO3, 2 mol of AgCl are obtained. The formula of the complex is
A
[CrCl3(H2O)3].3H2O
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B
[CrCl2(H2O)4]Cl.2H2O
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C
[CrCl(H2O)5]Cl2.H2O
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D
[Cr(H2O)6]Cl3
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Solution
The correct option is C[CrCl(H2O)5]Cl2.H2O 2 mole of AgCl means 2Cl− are given in the solution hence, the formula of the complex will be [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O.