The questions below refer to the following system: Co(H2O)62+ + 4 Cl–  =  CoCl42– + 6H2O (pink)      (blue)   When cobalt(II) chloride is added to pure water, the Co2+ ions hydrate. The hydrated form then reacts with the Cl– ions to set up the equilibrium shown here. Which statement below describes the change that the system will undergo if hydrochloric acid is added?  a It should become more blue.  b It should become more pink.  c The equilibrium will shift to the right.  d The equilibrium will shift to the left.  e Two of these.

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The questions below refer to the following system:

Co(H2O)62+ + 4 Cl–  =  CoCl42– + 6H2O
(pink)      (blue)  

When cobalt(II) chloride is added to pure water, the Co2+ ions hydrate. The hydrated form then reacts with the Cl ions to set up the equilibrium shown here.

Which statement below describes the change that the system will undergo if hydrochloric acid is added?

 a
It should become more blue.
 b
It should become more pink.
 c
The equilibrium will shift to the right.
 d
The equilibrium will shift to the left.
 e
Two of these.
 
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