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Co(II) is stable in aqueous solution, but in presence of complexing reagent it is easily oxidised. Explain.

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As Co (III) has greater tendency to form complexes than Co(II). Hence in presence of ligands, Co (II) changes to Co(III) i.e. it is easily oxidised.
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