COMEDK2012ChemistryCoordination Compounds
The EAN of central metal atom in [ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ] Cl ₃ is [Atomic number of Co =27 ]
Options
- A34
- B35
- C36
- D32
Correct answer
C. 36
Step-by-step solution
EAN of central atom in [ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ] Cl ₃=Z-( ON )+2 ( CN ) where, Z= atomic number ON = oxidation number CN = coordination number ON of Co x+6 0-3=0 x=3 CN =6 EAN =27-3+2 6=36