When ammonia is added to green aqueous solution of nickel (II) sulphate, the colour of the solution changes to the violet. This is caused by
A. nickel ion undergoing a change in oxidation state
B. ammonia molecules replacing water molecules surrounding nickel
C. change in co-ordination number of nickel
D. change in pH value of the solution.


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Correct Answer - B
The colour change is due to replacement of water molecules surrounding Ni by the ammonia molecules.

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