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In the complex [Co(en)3]3+, what is the coordination number of the cobalt ion?
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6
The coordination number of Co in the complex[Co(en)3]3+ is 6 because it is bonded to three en (ethane-1,2-diamine) ligands, each contributing two donor atoms.
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