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Question
What is systematic name of [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl?
Options
Teraammoniumcobaltchloride
Tetramninedichlorocobalt (III) chloride
Tetraamninecobalt (II) chloride
Dichlorotetraamminecobalt (III) chloride
MCQ
Solution
Tetramninedichlorocobalt (III) chloride
Explanation:
Oxidation state of Co is given by - [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ Cl
∴ O. S. of Co = 1 − [(O. S. of 4 × NH3) + (O. S. of 2 × Cl)]
= 1 − [0 − 2]
= 1 + 2
= +3
∴ Name is → Tetramninedichlorocobalt (III) chloride
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IUPAC Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
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