ExamBro
ExamBro
GUJCET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

Which is correct formula for pentaaminecarbonatocobalt(III) chloride coordination compound ?

  1. A \(\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_5\left( CO _3\right)\right] Cl\)
  2. B \(\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_5\left( CO _2\right)\right] Cl\)
  3. C \(\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_5\left( CO _3\right)\right] Cl _2\)
  4. D \(\left[ Co \left( NH _2\right)_5\left( CO _3\right)\right] Cl\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) \(\left[ Co \left( NH _3\right)_5\left( CO _3\right)\right] Cl\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Oxidation state of Co = +3 Charge of \(\left( NH _3\right)\) = 0