Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Sections 24.1-24.6 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 1125: 21a

Answer

[Cr(H$_{2}$O)$_{6}$]$^{3+}$ H$_{2}$O is neutral, which means that Cr has an oxidation state of +3. Six H$_{2}$O molecules are attached to each Cr, which makes the coordination number to be 6.

Work Step by Step

[Cr(H$_{2}$O)$_{6}$]$^{3+}$ H$_{2}$O is neutral, which means that Cr has an oxidation state of +3. Six H$_{2}$O molecules are attached to each Cr, which makes the coordination number to be 6.
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