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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