Multiple choice Which among the following is the violet coloured salt? Dysprosium(III) chloride Erbium (III) chloride Europium trichloride Gadolinium(III) chloride Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Erbium (III) chloride, the erbium (III) salt of hydrochloric acid, is a violet solid used for the preparation of erbium metal.