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The atomic number of cobalt is $27$. The $EAN$ of cobalt in $Na_3 [Co(NO_2)_4Cl_2]$ is

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The Correct Option is C

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EAN of $Co$ in $Na _{3}\left[ Co \left( NO _{2}\right)_{4} Cl _{2}\right]$
$=$ Atomic number of Co \pm oxidation state of Co

$+$ number of $e^{-}$ taken from $- NO _{2}$ and $- Cl$
$=27+3+(4+2)=36$
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.