Q34 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1) · Chemistry

What is coordination of the metal in Co(en)2Cl2?

  • A
    3
  • B
    4
  • C
    5
  • Correct answer
    D
    6

Solution

The coordination is the number of bonds which are connected between the metal and ligand. The chlorine ligand is a mono dentate ligand and the ethylenediamine is a bidentate ligand. So, two ethylenediamine formed the four bonds and the two chlorine ligand formed the two bonds. Hence, the coordination of the metal in Co(en)2Cl2 is 6.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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