Chemistry-Ligands

NEET Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

In the coordination complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, identify the number of chloride ions acting as ligands.

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

0

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the coordination complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, one chloride ion is bonded to the central cobalt ion as a ligand, while the other two chloride ions are outside the coordination sphere acting as counter ions.

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