[Cr(OH2)6]3+ is a pink complex. Recall your [Cr(ox)3]3- complex was a dark green color. Compare the size Δo in each complex. Are the colors of the complexes consistent with their chemical formulas? Explain your reasoning.
The oxidation state of Cr in both [Cr(OH2)6]^3+ and [Cr(ox)3]^3- is +3.
Hence in both of the complexes, the central metal atom(Cr3+) has 3 unpaired electrons. Hence both complexes are colored.
Also both have same value of crystal field splitting energy (0) value of - 1.20 as calculated below
Hence the colors of the complexes consistent with their chemical formulas.
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