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Question
In the complex ion [Co(NH3)3(H2O)2Cl]+:
Identify the ligands’ formulae and charge on each of them.
Short Answer
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Solution
The ligands directly attached to the central metal ion Co are:
| Ligand Name | Formula | Charge | Type |
| Ammonia | NH3 | 0 | Neutral, monodentate |
| Water | H2O | 0 | Neutral, monodentate |
| Chloride | Cl− | −1 | Anionic, monodentate |
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