A 1 : 3 electrolyte in an aqueous solution is
- [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3]
- [CoCl2(NH3)4]Cl
- [CoCl(NH3)5]Cl2
- [Co(NH3)6]Cl3
Answer
(4) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3
Solution
Ionization of the given complexes in aqueous solution:
(1) [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3]: non-electrolyte
(2) [CoCl2(NH3)4]Cl [CoCl2(NH3)4]+ + Cl- (1:1 electrolyte)
(3) [CoCl(NH3)5]Cl2 [CoCl(NH3)5]2+ + 2Cl- (1:2 electrolyte)
(4) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 [Co(NH3)6]3+ + 3Cl- (1:3 electrolyte)
Answer: (4)