The ligand and the coordination number for the central ion in [Co(NH3)2(NO2)4]− are :
A
Ligand- NH3,NO2 C.N.- 6
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B
Ligand- NH3,NO2 C.N.- 4
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C
Ligand- NH2,NO3 C.N.- 6
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D Ligand- NH3,NO2 C.N.- 6 There are 2 NH3 molecules and 4 NO2 molecules forming [Co(NH3)2(NO2)4]− complex. Hence the coordination no. is 6.