The coordination numbers of Co and Al in [Co(Cl)(en)2]Cl and K3[Al(C2O4)3], respectively, are: (en = ethane - 1, 2 - diamine)
A
3 and 3
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B
6 and 6
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C
5 and 6
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D
5 and 3
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Solution
The correct option is C5 and 6 en and C2O2−4 are bidentate ligand and Cl− is monodentate. So, coordination number of [Co(Cl)(en)2]Cl is (2×2+1=)5 and K3[Al(C2O4)3] is (2×3=)6.