What is the formula for the pentaamminehydroxochromium(III)ion? A) [Cr(NH₃)₅(OH)₅]²⁺ B) [Cr(NH₃)₅(OH)₅]^3- C) [Cr(NH₃)₅(OH)]²⁺ D) [Cr(NH₃)₅(OH)]⁺ E) [Cr(NH₃)(OH)₅]^3-

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The formula for the pentaamminehydroxochromium(III) ion is [Cr(NH3)5(OH)]3+. The NH3 ligands are written as NH₃ and the OH ligand is written as OH. The correct formula without any extra symbols is therefore [Cr(NH3)5(OH)]3+, which is most similar to choice C.

What Is the Formula for the Pentaamminehydroxochromium(III)ion