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When anhydrous cobalt chloride paper is exposed to water, what color change is observed?

When anhydrous cobalt chloride paper is exposed to water, what color change is observed?
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  • A From pink to blue
  • B From white to blue
  • C From blue to white
  • D From blue to pink
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
nhydrous cobalt chloride paper is blue in the absence of water. However, when it comes into contact with water, it undergoes a color change to pink due to the formation of hydrated cobalt chloride.

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