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When ammonia is added to green aqueous solution of nickel (II) sulphate, the colour of the solution changes to the violet. This is caused by

A

nickel ion undergoing a change in oxidation state

B

ammonia molecules replacing water molecules surrounding nickel

C

change in co-ordination number of nickel

D

change in pH value of the solution.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The colour change is due to replacement of water molecules surrounding Ni by the ammonia molecules.
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