Q.

In the complex CoCl2(en)2Br, the co-ordination number and oxidation state of cobalt are :

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a

6 and +1

b

6 and +3

c

4 and +2

d

3 and +3

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

CoCl2(en)2BrCoCl2(en)2+1 Let x be the oxidation state of cobalt, 

x2=+1x=3

Co-ordination number = denticity of the central atom x number of ligands attached to it

Co-ordination number = 6

Hence, correct option is A.

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