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(a) CoCl3.4NH3, (b) CoCl3.5NH3, (c) COC...

`(a) CoCl_3.4NH_3, (b) CoCl_3.5NH_3, (c) COCl_3.6NH_3" and" (d) CoCl(NO_3)_2.5NH_3`
Number of complex(es) which will exist in cis-trans form is/are ____________ .

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To determine the number of complexes that can exist in cis-trans form among the given compounds, we need to analyze each complex based on its coordination geometry and the nature of its ligands. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Coordination Number and Geometry**: - The complexes mentioned are all cobalt complexes. Cobalt typically exhibits a coordination number of 6 in octahedral complexes. 2. **Analyze Each Complex**: - **(a) CoCl₃·4NH₃**: - This complex has 3 chloride ions and 4 ammonia ligands. In an octahedral geometry, the 3 chloride ions can be arranged in a cis or trans configuration. Therefore, this complex can exist in both cis and trans forms. - **(b) CoCl₃·5NH₃**: - This complex has 3 chloride ions and 5 ammonia ligands. Similar to the previous case, the arrangement of the 3 chloride ions allows for cis and trans configurations. Thus, this complex can also exist in both cis and trans forms. - **(c) CoCl₃·6NH₃**: - This complex has 3 chloride ions and 6 ammonia ligands. In this case, all ligands are identical (NH₃), and the 3 chloride ions can be arranged in a way that allows for cis and trans forms. So, this complex can exist in both cis and trans forms as well. - **(d) CoCl(NO₃)₂·5NH₃**: - This complex has 1 chloride ion, 2 nitrate ions, and 5 ammonia ligands. The presence of different ligands (Cl and NO₃) means that the complex can have a cis or trans arrangement. However, since there is only 1 chloride ion, it cannot form a trans configuration with respect to the chloride. Therefore, this complex does not exist in cis-trans form. 3. **Count the Complexes that Can Exist in Cis-Trans Form**: - From the analysis: - (a) CoCl₃·4NH₃: Yes (cis-trans) - (b) CoCl₃·5NH₃: Yes (cis-trans) - (c) CoCl₃·6NH₃: Yes (cis-trans) - (d) CoCl(NO₃)₂·5NH₃: No (only one Cl) - Therefore, the total number of complexes that can exist in cis-trans form is 3. ### Final Answer: The number of complex(es) which will exist in cis-trans form is **3**.

To determine the number of complexes that can exist in cis-trans form among the given compounds, we need to analyze each complex based on its coordination geometry and the nature of its ligands. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Coordination Number and Geometry**: - The complexes mentioned are all cobalt complexes. Cobalt typically exhibits a coordination number of 6 in octahedral complexes. 2. **Analyze Each Complex**: ...
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