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The coordination number of 'Co' in the c...

The coordination number of 'Co' in the complex `[Co(e n)_(3)]^(3+)` is

A

3

B

6

C

4

D

5

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B

Coordination number is the number of ligands joined to the central metal ion or atom. Since ethylenediamine is a bidentate ligand , Co has coordination number of 6.
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Statement-1:Coordination number of cobalt in the complex [Co(en)_(3)]^(3+) is six. Statement-2: Ethylenediamine acts as a bidentate ligand.