Hexaamminechromium(III) ion, [Cr(NH3)6]°* is a metal complex containing six ammonia ligands i. Using the Valence Bond Theory, construct the hybridization state of [Cr(NH3)6]*. ii. Predict the observed colour of the complex ion if the absorbed colour is blue-violet and briefly explain your answer.

Hexaamminechromium(III) ion, [Cr(NH3)6]°* is a metal complex containing six ammonia ligands i. Using the Valence Bond Theory, construct the hybridization state of [Cr(NH3)6]*. ii. Predict the observed colour of the complex ion if the absorbed colour is blue-violet and briefly explain your answer.

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Hexaamminechromium(III) ion, [Cr(NH3)s]³* is a metal complex containing six
ammonia ligands
i.
Using the Valence Bond Theory, construct the hybridization state of
[Cr(NH3)6]*.
ii.
Predict the observed colour of the complex ion if the absorbed colour is
blue-violet and briefly explain your answer.

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