In the Coordination Compound [Co(en)₂Cl₂]Cl, the Coordination Number and Oxidation

question 120

Multiple Choice

In the coordination compound [Co(en) ₂Cl₂]Cl, the coordination number and oxidation number of the central atom are ________ and ________, respectively.

• A) 4; +3
• B) 6; +2
• C) 4; +2
• D) 6; +3
• E) 4; +1

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