What is the formula of nickel(ll) nitrate hexahydrate? (a) NiNO3 .6H2O (b) Ni2NO3 .6H2O (c) Ni(NO3)2 .6H2O (d) NiNO3 .12H2O e) Ni(NO3)2 .12H2O

Respuesta :

Answer:

Explanation:

The formula of nickeI(II)nitrate hexahydrate is

Ni(NO3)2.6H2O

So option (c) is correct.

Answer:

C) Ni(NO₃)₂.6H₂O

Explanation:

Given:

Formula name : nickel(II)nitrate hexahydrate

To determine:

The molecular formula

Explanation:

In the given compound:

Nickel is a transition metal with the symbol Ni and occurs as a cation

Nitrate is a polyatomic anion with a charge -1 i.e. NO₃⁻

The roman numeral 'II' implies that the oxidation state of Ni is +2

Since the compound is neutral the charge on the cation and anion needs to be balanced. As a result the molecular formula is: Ni(NO₃)₂

Hexahydrate implies that there are six (hexa) molecules of water of hydration

The formula is therefore: Ni(NO₃)₂.6H₂O