Co-Ordination Compounds Question 189
Question: The oxidation state of cobalt in the complex compound $ [ Co{{( NH_3 )}_6} ]Cl_3 $ is
Options:
A) + 3
B) + 6
C) + 5
D) + 2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ [Co,{{(NH_3)}_6}],Cl_3\to {{[Co{{(NH_3)}_6}]}^{3+}}+3C{l^{-}} $
$ x+6,(0)=+,3\Rightarrow x=+3 $ .