Calculate effective atomic number of Co^ +3 in [Co(NH_3)_6]^ 3+ c… - Vidyadip

Question

Calculate effective atomic number of $Co^{+3}$ in $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ complex.

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Answer

Oxidation state of Co is $+3$ and ligands donate $12$ electrons.
$Z = 27, X = 3, Y = 12$
$\text{EAN}$ of $Co^{3+} = Z – X + Y$
$= 27 – 3 + 12$
$= 36$

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