KCET2012ChemistryCoordination Compounds
The atomic number of cobalt is 27. The EAN of cobalt in Na ₃ [ Co ( NO ₂ )₄ Cl ₂ ] is
Options
- A24
- B36
- C34
- D35
Correct answer
B. 36
Step-by-step solution
EAN of Co in Na ₃ [ Co ( NO ₂ )₄ Cl ₂ ] = Atomic number of Co oxidation state of Co + number of e ⁻ taken from - NO ₂ and - Cl =27+3+(4+2)=36