A solution containing 2.675 g of CoCl3.6NH3 (molar mass=267.5gmo1−1) is passed through a cation exchanger. The chloride ions obtained in solution were treated with excess of AgNO3 to give 4.78 g of AgCl (molar mass=143.5gmo1−1). The formula of the complex is:(At. Mass of Ag =108u)