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The oxidation state of cobalt in the complex compound [Co(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{3} is

  • Option 1)

    +3

  • Option 2)

    +6

  • Option 3)

    +5

  • Option 4)

    +2

 

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Oxidation number of central metal atom -

The charge the central atom would carry if all the ligands are removed along with the electron pairs that are shared with the central atom.

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 [Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3\rightarrow [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}+ 3Cl^{-}

x+6(0) = +3 \Rightarrow x=+3


Option 1)

+3

Option 2)

+6

Option 3)

+5

Option 4)

+2

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