(a) An aqueous solution of Fe(NO3)3 has only a pale color, but an aqueous solution of K3[Fe(CN)6] is bright red. Do you expect a solution of K3[FeF6] to be brightly colored or pale? Explain your reasoning.(b) Would you predict a solution of K2[HgI4] to be colored or colorless? Explain.

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(a) An aqueous solution of Fe(NO₃)₃ has only a pale
color, but an aqueous solution of K₃[Fe(CN)₆] is
bright red. Do you expect a solution of K₃[FeF₆] to be
brightly colored or pale? Explain your reasoning.
(b) Would you predict a solution of K₂[HgI₄] to be colored or colorless? Explain.

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