Question

Which response gives the correct coordination and oxidation no. Of the transition metal atom is CO(NH3)(H2O)2Cl2

Answer 1

Explanation:

The coordination number of Co[(NH3)(H2O)2(Cl2)]is 4because there are 4 ligands in this coordination compound and the oxidation state is +2 b/c.......

let x be the oxidation state of Co then..

x+0+0-2=0......so x will be +2