Question

A coordination compound of cobalt acts as an antipericious anemia factor is:

• A. Cyanocobalamine
• B. Carboxypeptidase
• C. \([Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}\)
• D. Haemoglobin
• E. Myoglobin

Hint:

Cobalt-containing compounds like cyanocobalamine are crucial in biological systems, especially in the treatment of anemia.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Cyanocobalamine (also known as Vitamin B12) is a coordination compound of cobalt that plays a key role in the treatment of pernicious anemia. It contains a central cobalt atom coordinated with a cyanide group and other ligands.