Co-Ordination Compounds Question 16
Question: The co-ordination number of cobalt in the complex $ [Co{{(en)}_2}Br_2]Cl_2 $ is
Options:
A) 2
B) 6
C) 5
D) 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ [Co,{{(en)}_2}Br_2],Cl_2 $
$ C.N.,\text{of },Co= $ 2 × number of bidentate ligand +1×number of monodentate ligand =2× 2 + 1× 2 = 6.
