The formula of tetraammineaquachloridocobalt(III) chloride is
- [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]Cl2
- [Co(NH3)4Cl2] H2O
- [Co(NH3)4]Cl3 H2O
- [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]Cl
Answer
(1) [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]Cl2
Solution
The coordination entity contains:
- Central metal: Co3+
- Ligands: four ammine (NH3), one aqua (H2O), and one chlorido (Cl-).
Charge on the complex cation: +3 + 4(0) + 0 + (-1) = +2, giving [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]2+.
To balance the +2 charge, two chloride (Cl-) ions are present as counterions outside the coordination sphere.
Hence, the formula is [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]Cl2.
Answer: (1)