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MHT CET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

What is EAN of Co in \(\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{3+}\) ?

  1. A 36
  2. B 34
  3. C 38
  4. D 32
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(A) 36

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\(\text{Oxidation state of Co} = +3\) \(\text{EAN} = \text{Z} - \text{Oxidation state} + 2 \times \text{Coordination number}\)