What is the formula of tetrammineaquabromocobalt(III) chloride?

[C o (N H_{3})_{4} H_{2} O B r] C l_{2}

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[C o (N H_{2})_{4} H_{2} O B r] C l

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[C o (N H_{4})_{4} H_{2} O B r] C l

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The correct option is B $[C o (N H_{3})_{4} H_{2} O B r] C l_{2}$
The formula of Tetrammineaquabromocobalt(III) chloride is $[C o (N H_{3})_{4} H_{2} O B r] C l_{2}$ . The prefix tetra indicates presence of 4 amino ligands. Aqua means a water molecule . The coordination sphere also contains one bromine atom. Two chlorine ligands are present in the ionisation sphere.

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