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The IUPAC name of the coordination compound $\left[ Co \left( H _{2} O \right)_{2}\left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}\right] Cl _{3}$ is

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • tetraamminediaquacobalt (III) chloride
  • cobalt (III) tetraamminediaqua chloride
  • diaquatetraammine cobalt (III) chloride
  • tetraamminediaquacobalt (II) chloride
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$\left[ Co \left( H _{2} O \right)_{2}\left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}\right] Cl _{3}$ IUPAC name is tetraammmediaquacobalt $ (III) $ chloride
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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.