Chapter 22, Problem 56AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between ${\text{CrCl}}_{\text{3}}{\text{.6H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ and $\text{[Cr}{\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)}_{\text{6}}{\text{]Cl}}_{\text{3}}$ is to beexplained.

Concept introduction:

In the compound ${\text{CrCl}}_{\text{3}}{\text{.6H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$, chromium chloride is used as a catalyst and also used to dye wool. It is formed when chlorination of chromium takes place.

In the compound $\text{[Cr}{\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)}_{\text{6}}{\text{]Cl}}_{\text{3}}$, water is a neutral ligand and hasan oxidation state of $+3$.