Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

A deep-red solution at equilibrium for Fe(aq)3++SCN(aq)−⇌FeSCN(aq)2+\text{Fe}^{3+}_{(aq)}+\text{SCN}^{-}_{(aq)}\rightleftharpoons\text{FeSCN}^{2+}_{(aq)} becomes noticeably paler when several millilitres of distilled water are added, then slowly regains some colour but remains lighter than the original solution after a new equilibrium is reached. In one to two sentences, explain the direction of the equilibrium shift produced by the addition of water.

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