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The green neutral complex triaaquatrihydroxychromium(III) dissolves in excess dilute ammonia solution to give a purple solution of hexaamminochromium(III) complex ion.

Cr(H2O)3(OH)3
Cr(OH)3
  +  
6
NH3(aq)
         

[Cr(NH3)6]2+
  +  
3
H2O
  +  
3
[OH]–
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Triaquatrihydroxychromium(III)     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Ammonia, aqueous     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hexaamminochromium(III) ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hydroxide ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: A2
Ligand Exchange (Inorganic)
Proton transfer: Brønsted reaction

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