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The co-ordination number of cobalt in the complex `[Co(en)_2Br_2]Cl_2` is

A

2

B

6

C

5

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
B
`[Co("en")_2Br_2]Cl_2`
C.N of Co = 2 x number of bidentate ligand +1×number of monodentate ligand =2 × 2 + 1 × 2 = 6.
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