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What is the co-ordination number of cobalt in [Co(NH3)6]Cl3?

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2
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3
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4
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6
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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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