Asked by Heather


The reaction Co(H2O)6^+2 + 4Cl- <==> CoCl^-2 + 6H2O is at equilibrium. The left side is pink and the right side is blue. 1. What would happen if you added AgNO3? Would nothing happen? Or would the Ag+ react with the Cl- and shift the reaction left? 2. What would happen if acetone was added? would the solution become blue or pink at the top and why?
Answered by DrBob222
The A part is the latter; i.e., Ag^+ will combine with Cl^- to form AgCl which will shift the equilibrium to the left. Is the equilibrium you cite in acetone to begin with, in water, or in some other solvent?
Answered by Heather
To DrBob222 - it starts as an aqueous solution, with acetone then added.