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The number of ions produced in water by dissolution of the complex having the empirical formular, $\mathrm{COCl}_{3} 4 \mathrm{NH}_{3}$, is
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsKVPYKVPY 2013 (SB/SX)
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  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 3
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The correct answer is: 2
Coordination number $=6$
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right] \mathrm{Cl} \rightarrow\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right]^{+}+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$

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