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JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Coordination Chemistry Question Bank Nomenclature, Oxidation state and EAN number

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    The oxidation state of cobalt in the complex compound \[\left[ Co{{\left( N{{H}_{3}} \right)}_{6}} \right]C{{l}_{3}}\] is

    A) + 3

    B) + 6

    C) + 5

    D) + 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

      \[[Co\,{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{6}}]\,C{{l}_{3}}\to {{[Co{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{6}}]}^{3+}}+3C{{l}^{-}}\] \[x+6\,(0)=+\,3\Rightarrow x=+3\].


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