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Write the IUPAC name of the compound [Cr(NH 3 ) 5 (NCS)] [ZnCI 4 ]. Is this compound coloured?

Write the IUPAC name of the compound [Cr(NH3)5(NCS)] [ZnCI4]. Is this compound coloured?

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Aditi Chauhan
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9 years ago
Pentammine isothiocyanato chromium (III) tetra chlorozincate.
Yes, this compound is coloured because Cr3+. Has 3d3 configuration (has unpaired electron in d-orbitals) which show colour, through d-d transition.

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