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The oxidate state of Co in `[Co(H_2O)_5Cl]^(2+)` is

A

`+2`

B

`+3`

C

`+1`

D

`+4`

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The correct Answer is:
b
Since `H_(2)O` is a neutral molecule sum of its O.N is zero whil O.N of CI is -1 now x is the O.N of Co then
`x+5xx0+(-1)=+2`
`therefore x=+2+1=+3`
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