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A solution containing Co(H2O)62+(aq), CoCl42–(aq), and Cl–(aq) at equilibrium at room temperature isEquilibrium Chemistry Question

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A solution containing Co(H2O62+(aq), CoCl42–(aq), and Cl–(aq) at equilibrium at room temperature is initially pink. When heated, the solution turns blue. Then, when Ag+(aq) is added, the solution turns back to pink. Which statements are correct?
I. Co(H2O62+(aq) is pink.
II. Formation of CoCl42-(aq) from Co(H2O62+(aq) and Cl–(aq) is exothermic.

A.

I only

✓ Correct
B.

II only

C.

Both I and II

D.

Neither I nor II

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