A cobalt-amine has the formula Co(NH3)6Cl3. With AgNO3 solution, one third of the chloride is precipitated. The complex shows cis-trans isomerism. It can have the structure:

Correct answer: C. [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl

  • A. [Co(NH3)6]Cl3
  • B. [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
  • C. [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl
  • D. [Co(NH3)5.H2O]Cl3

Explanation

This compound has only one ionisable Cl- out of the given three.[Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl <-> [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ + Cl-It also exhibits cis-trans isotherm.

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