STANDARDChemistry-Coordination Compounds

STANDARD Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Tetraammineaquachloridocobalt (III) chloride can be written as

A

[CoCl(H₂O)(NH₃)₄]Cl

B

[CoCl(H₂O)(NH₃)₄]Cl₂

C

[CoCl(H₂O)(NH₃)₃]Cl

D

None of these

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The formula [CoCl(H₂O)(NH₃)₄]Cl₂ correctly represents the coordination compound with one chloride ion inside the coordination sphere and two outside.

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