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KCET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

How many ions per molecule are produced from the complex \([\text{Co(NH}_3\text{)}_6]\text{Cl}_2\) in solution?

  1. A \(6\)
  2. B \(4\)
  3. C \(3\)
  4. D \(2\)
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(C) \(3\)

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The given complex is \([\text{Co(NH}_3\text{)}_6]\text{Cl}_2\).

When dissolved in water, the coordination sphere remains intact and does not dissociate, while the counter ions ionize completely. The dissociation reaction is given by:

\([\text{Co(NH}_3\text{)}_6]\text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow [\text{Co(NH}_3\text{)}_6]^{2+} + 2\text{Cl}^-\)

This produces \(1\) complex cation and \(2\) chloride anions.

Total number of ions produced per molecule = \(1 + 2 = 3\).

Answer: \(3\)