Question

[co(nh3) 6]cl3 calculate coordination number

Answer 1

Answer:

15 is the coordination number

Answer 2

Explanation:

To Find -

➛ Coordination number in [Co(NH3)6]Cl3

As we know that :-

✪ The total number of ligan donor atoms, attached to the metal ion in a complex is called coordination number.

✪ In [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, three Cl- ions are held by primary Valency and six NH3 groups are held by secondary Valency. They are directed in space and account for shape or structure of a complex ion.

Coordination number (CN) of [Co(NH3)6]³+ is 6