The effective atomic number of cobalt in...

The effective atomic number of cobalt in the complex `[Co(NH_3)_6]^(3+)` is

A

36

B

33

C

24

D

30

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The correct Answer is:

A

EAN`=` at no. of central atom - oxidation state `+ 2 xx `( no. of ligands) ` = 27 -3+ 2 xx 6 = 36`

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