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

question 17

Multiple Choice

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

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

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