Ligand Substitutions Flashcards
1
Q
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 4 NH3
A
[Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ + 4 H2O
solution turns pale blue -> deep blue
2
Q
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + 4 Cl-
A
[CuCl4]2- + 6 H2O
solution turns pale blue -> yellow
3
Q
[Cr(H2O)6]3+ + 3 NH3
A
[Cr(H2O)3(OH)3] + 3 NH4+
solution turns gray-green -> green
4
Q
Add excess ammonia to the [Cr(H2O)3(OH)3]
A
[Cr(NH3)6]
green precipitate redissolves to form a darker green precipitate
