When Ethane-1,2-diamine is added progressively to an aqueous solution of Nickel (II) chloride, the sequence of colour change observed will be:
- Pale Blue Blue Green Violet
- Pale Blue Blue Violet Green
- Green Pale Blue Blue Violet
- Violet Blue Pale Blue Green
Answer
(3) Green Pale Blue Blue Violet
Solution
en replaces H2O step by step; o increases:
[Ni(H2O)6]2+ (green)
[Ni(H2O)4(en)]2+ (pale blue)
[Ni(H2O)2(en)2]2+ (blue)
[Ni(en)3]2+ (violet)
Answer: (3)