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Q. The magnetic moment of $ [Co{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{6}}]C{{l}_{3}} $ is

JamiaJamia 2012

Solution:

In $ {{[Co{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{6}}]}^{3+}} $ the oxidation state of $ Co $ is +3.
$ {{[Co{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{6}}]}^{3+}} $ does not contain unpaired electron hence, its magnetic moment is zero.

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