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What is the number ofwater molecules that are present as ligands in the solvate isomer of hexaaquachromium(III) chloride which is grey-green in colour?(a) 1(b) 4(c) 5(d) 6I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Isomerism in Coordination Compounds topic in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (c) 5

Explanation: The solvate isomer of [Cr(H2O)6]CL3 that is grey-green in colour is [Cr(H2O)5CL]Cl2.H2O. This compound has 5 water molecules directly bonded to metal ion and one water MOLECULE as a free SOLVENT in the crystal lattice.



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