Question

Write a balanced overall equation that represents the reaction of aqueous nickel(III) chloride with aqueous sodium selenate.
Assume a reaction DOES occur. Be sure and identify the precipitate with the (ppt) symbol.

Answer 1

The required balanced chemical equation of the reaction of aqueous nickel(III) chloride with aqueous sodium selenate is:

2 NiCl3 (aq) + 3 Na2SeO4 (aq) → Ni2(SeO4)3 (ppt) + 6 NaCl

- In actual practice, no such reaction can take place.

- But if any such reaction will occur, then the products will be formed as per the reaction given above.

- Nickel (III) selenate will be formed as a precipitate.