The charge of the complex ion in [Zn(H₂O)₃Cl]Cl is __________. A)0 B)1- C)2+ D)1+ E)2-

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In this complex ion, Zn is in its +2 oxidation state. The Cl ion outside of the square brackets carries a 1- charge. Therefore, the total charge of the complex ion can be calculated as: charge of [Zn(H₂O)₃Cl] = charge of Zn + charge of H₂O + charge of H₃ + charge of Cl Since the overall molecule is neutral, the sum of the charges will be equal to 0. charge of Zn + (-1) + (-1) + (-1) + (+1) = 0 charge of Zn = +2 Therefore, the charge of the complex ion is 1+.

The Charge of the Complex Ion in [Zn(H2O)3Cl]Cl Is __________

The Charge of the Complex Ion in [Zn(H₂O)₃Cl]Cl Is __________