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Metal-aqua ions undergo hydrolysis reactions with ammonia, HCl, NaOH and Na2CO3. The acidity of a metal 3+ complex is greater than of a 2+ complex due to the higher charge density of the metal 3+ ion more polarising and weakening the O-H bond.
The summary of hydrolysis reactions of metal ions including Fe2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, Al3+ and their respective products and colours. Numbers correspond to the respective reactions within the reactions of metal-aqua ions notes above.
The summary synthesis routes of hydrolysis reactions of metal ions including Fe2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, Al3+ and their respective products and colours. Numbers correspond to the respective reactions within the reactions of metal-aqua ions notes above.