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The correct way of naming Co in [CoCl2(en)2]^+ is ________(a) cobalt(III)(b) cobalt(II)(c) cobaltate(III)(d) cobaltate(II)I have been asked this question during an online exam.Enquiry is from Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds in chapter Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) cobalt(III)

Explanation: The complex ion given is cationic and hence the metal is named same as the element. Also, the oxidation NUMBER of cobalt is +3 as (en) is a neutral LIGAND and Cl has -1 charge. THUS, the correct naming for CO is cobalt(III).



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