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An aqueous solution of CoCl2, on addition of excess of concentrated HCI turns blue due to the formation of

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a

CoH2O4Cl2

b

CoH2O2Cl42

c

CoCl42

d

CoH2O2Cl2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

  • CoCl2 is a weak Lewis acid, reacting with chloride ion to produce salt containing the tetrahedral [CoCl4]2- ion. 
  • CoCl2 is blue when anhydrous, and has a deep magenta color when hydrated. 
  • For this reason, it is widely used as an indicator for water.
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An aqueous solution of CoCl2, on addition of excess of concentrated HCI turns blue due to the formation of