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The blue solution of pentaaquaoxovanadium(IV) ion reacts with granulated zinc and dilute sulfuric acid to give a dull blue-grey solution of hexaaquavanadium(III) ion.

If the reaction is performed with dilute hydrochloric acid a green solution of tetraaquadichlorovanadium(III) ion will form.

[VO]2+
[VO(H2O)5]2+
  +  
Zn
  +  
H2SO4(aq)
         

[V(H2O)6]3+
  +  
Zn2+
  +  
[SO4]2–
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Pentaaquaoxovanadium(IV) ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Zinc     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Sulfuric acid, aqueous     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Hexaaquavanadium(III) ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Zinc ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Sulfate ion     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: A2
Redox
Reduction: Of Substrate By Reagent

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