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Question

In the coordination complex, [Co(CN)₆]^3-, which species acts as the Lewis base during its formation with cobalt ion? Furthermore, determine the oxidation number of Co and the coordination number of the formed complex.

Accepted Answer

Lewis base is CN^-

Oxidation state of Co is +3

Coordination number of complex is 6

Answer

Lewis base is CN^-

Oxidation state of Co is +5

Coordination number of complex is 3

Answer

Lewis base is Co

Oxidation state of Co is +2

Coordination number of complex is 3

Answer

Lewis base is Co

Oxidation state of Co is +4

Coordination number of complex is 6

In the coordination complex, [Co(CN)6]3-, which species acts as the Lewis base during its formation with cobalt ion? Furthermore, determine the oxidation number of Co and the coordination number of the formed complex.

In the coordination complex, [Co(CN)₆]^3-, which species acts as the Lewis base during its formation with cobalt ion? Furthermore, determine the oxidation number of Co and the coordination number of the formed complex.