Q.

A solution containing 0.319 gm of complex CrCl3 . 6H2O was passed through cation exchanger and the solution given out was neutralized by 28.5 ml of 0.125 M NaOH. The correct formula of the complex will be : [Molecular weight of complex = 266.5)

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a

CrCl2H2O4Cl2H2O

b

all are correct

c

CrClH2O5Cl2H2O

d

CrH2O6Cl3

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The resulting product is CrH2O6Cl3, with three chloride ions outside the complex sphere for each mole.
Given, Complex's molecular weight is = 266.5.
Complex mass is 0.319 grams.

 n(CrCl36H2O)=0.319266.5

n(CrCl36H2O)=1.197m mol

The moles of acid are,

1.197×3=3.5625 

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