Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2020 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 33 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • CHEMISTRY • objective

Consider the coordination compound \([Co(NH_{3})_{4}Cl_{2}]Cl\). (a) Determine the oxidation state of the cobalt atom in the complex ion. (b) Calculate the total number of valence electrons on the cobalt centre in the complex ion. (c) State whether the complex ion obeys the 18‑electron rule.

Answer Options

A. Co oxidation state +2; 16 valence electrons; does not obey the 18‑electron rule.
B. Co oxidation state +4; 20 valence electrons; obeys the 18‑electron rule.
C. Co oxidation state +3; 18 valence electrons; does not obey the 18‑electron rule.
Correct Answer D. Co oxidation state +3; 18 valence electrons; obeys the 18‑electron rule.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Co oxidation state +3; 18 valence electrons; obeys the 18‑electron rule.

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2020 Chemistry Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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