In the Cation [CoCl₂(en)2]⁺, the Oxidation State of Cobalt and Its

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the cation [CoCl₂(en) 2]⁺, the oxidation state of cobalt and its coordination number, respectively, are ________.

• A) -3 and two
• B) +2 and six
• C) +4 and four
• D) +3 and six
• E) -4 and six

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