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What is effective Atomic number? Calculate EAN of cobalt in [Co(NH3)6]+3

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The sum of the number of electrons, donated by all ligands and those present on the central metal ion or atom in complex is called as effective atomic number (EAN).

EAN of [Co(NH3)6]3+

EAN=[273+2(6)]=36


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