Write the formula for each of the following coordination compounds. (a) CoCl 3 5NH 3 , in

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Write the formula for each of the following coordination compounds.

(a) CoCl3·5NH3, in which only one of the chloride ions is coordinated to the metal

(b) CoCl3·4NH3, in which two chloride ions are coordinated to the metal

(c) The potassium salt of a complex containing chromium(III) coordinated to five CN- ions and one CO molecule (note that the CO ligand is a neutral molecule, carbon monoxide)

Strategy Determine which ligands are coordinated to the metal and which are counterions.

Place the coordinated ligands and the metal in square brackets.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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