What is the co-ordination number of cobalt in $[C o (N H_{3})_{6}] C l_{3}$ ?

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Solution

The correct option is D 6
The coordination number of a central atom in a molecule is the number of its nearest neighbours. The co-ordination number of cobalt atom in the complex is equal to six.

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