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The aqueous solution of transition metal salt changes colour from pink to blue, when concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to it. The changes in colour is due to:

A

evolution of hydrogen that changes the oxidation state of the metal ion

B

change in the coordination number of the metal ion from 6 to 4 formation of new species in solution.

C

inability of formation of a coordination complex of the metal ion with HCl acid

D

protonation of the metal ion

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