Ncert Exercises & Solutions

9.28 How many ions are produced from the complex Co(NH3)6Cl2 in solution?

(i) 6
(ii) 4
(iii) 3
(iv) 2

The given complex is [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ . The dissociation reaction of given complex is as follows:

[Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₂ → [Co(NH₃)₆]²⁺ + 2Cl^-

Hence, total 3 ions are generated