Question: The compound [Fe( S CN)(OH 2 ) 5 ] 2+ can be detected in the reaction of [Co( N CS)(NH 3 ) 5 ] 2+

The compound [Fe(SCN)(OH2)5]2+ can be detected in the reaction of [Co(NCS)(NH3)5]2+ with Fe2+(aq) to give Fe3+(aq) and Co2+(aq). What does this observation suggest about the mechanism?

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ANSWER The observation that FeSCNOH252 is formed in the reaction between CoNCSNH352 and Fe2aq result... View full answer

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