Question

The total number of ions produced from the compound $\text{Cr}(\text{NH}_3)_6]\text{Cl}_3$ in aqueous solution is:

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

4

Answer 2

[Cr(NH$_3$)$_6$]Cl$_3$ dissociates into [Cr(NH$_3$)$_6$]$^{3+}$ and 3Cl$^{-}$ ions, producing 4 ions in total.