Coordination Compounds Ques 12

12. The correct order of the stoichiometries of $AgCl$ formed when $AgNO_3$ in excess is treated with the complexes : $CoCl_3 .6 NH_3, CoCl_3 .5 NH_3$, $CoCl_3 .4 NH_3$ respectively is :-

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(a) $3 AgCl, 1 AgCl, 2 AgCl$

(b) $3 AgCl, 2 AgCl, 1 AgCl$

(c) $2 AgCl, 3 AgCl, 1 AgCl$

(d) $1 AgCl, 3 AgCl, 2 AgCl$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12.(a)

Solution:

(a) In the given complex, the $CN$ of Co is 6 , and the complex has octahedral geometry.