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Imdadul Haque posted an Question
September 14, 2020 • 06:45 am 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Chemistry (CY)

Off 6. given the molecular formula of the hexa-coordinated complxes: () cocl(nh)s (11) coclhnh;)s (1i) cocl(nh3) if the number of coordinated nh3 molecules in (

OFF 6. Given the molecular formula of the hexa-coordinated complxes: () CoCl(NH)s (11) COClhNH;)s (1I) CoCL(NH3) If the number of coordinated NH3 molecules in (U, () and (I) respectively are 6, 5 and 4 then the oxidation state of Co in (), () and () are respectively (a) +6, +5, +4 (b) +3, +2, +1 (C) 0, +1, +2 (d) +3, +3, +3

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    Ashutosh singh

    Dear student, D is the correct answer.

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    NH3 is neutral ligand and bears no charge. Also, it is secondary valency so, we won't consider it anyways.

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    Therefore, the oxidation states of Co will be according to the Cl- only.

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    Hope it helps you...😊 Kindly accept the answer.

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