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Chemistry Question on Coordination Compounds

How many ions are produced from the complex Co(NH3)6Cl2Co(NH_3)_6Cl_2 in solution?

A

6

B

4

C

3

D

2

Answer

3

Explanation

Solution

(iii) The given complex can be written as Co(NH3)6Cl2Co(NH_3)_6Cl_2. Thus, [Co(NH3)6]+[Co(NH_3)_6]^{+} along with two ClCl ^{-} ions are produced