Question:

Which one of the following complexes will consume more equivalents of aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{Ag(NO_3)}\) ?

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Only chloride present as free (ionisable) ions outside the coordination sphere precipitates with Ag+.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{Na_3[CrCl_6]}\)
  • \(\mathrm{[Cr(H_2O)_5Cl]Cl_2}\)
  • \(\mathrm{[Cr(H_2O)_6]Cl_3}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Na_2[CrCl_5(H_2O)]}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Only ionisable \(\mathrm{Cl^-}\) outside the coordination sphere reacts: \(\mathrm{Ag^++Cl^-\rightarrow AgCl}\downarrow\).
(1) \(\mathrm{Na_3[CrCl_6]}\): all Cl inside the sphere, 0 equivalents.
(2) \(\mathrm{[Cr(H_2O)_5Cl]Cl_2}\): 2 ionisable Cl, 2 equivalents.
(3) \(\mathrm{[Cr(H_2O)_6]Cl_3}\): 3 ionisable Cl, 3 equivalents.
(4) \(\mathrm{Na_2[CrCl_5(H_2O)]}\): 0 equivalents.
Answer: (3) \(\mathrm{[Cr(H_2O)_6]Cl_3}\)
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