Identify the ligands and their charges in [Co(en) 2 Br 2 ] + .

In [Co(en) 2 Br 2 ] + , "en" stands for ethylenediamine which has a charge of 0. The bromide ion has a charge of -1. The cobalt in the complex has a charge of +3 which together gives a total charge of +1 for the entire complex. Thus, the correct answer is E where ethylenediamine has a charge of 0 and bromide ion has a charge of -1.

Identify the ligands and their charges in [Co(en) 2 Br 2 ] + .

In [Co(en) 2 Br 2 ] + , "en" stands for ethylenediamine which has a charge of 0. The bromide ion has a charge of -1. The cobalt in the complex has a charge of +3 which together gives a total charge of +1 for the entire complex. Thus, the correct answer is E where ethylenediamine has a charge of 0 and bromide ion has a charge of -1.

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Identify the Ligands and Their Charges in [Co(en)₂Br₂]⁺

Question 16

Multiple Choice

Identify the ligands and their charges in [Co(en) ₂Br₂]⁺.

A) ethylene (charge = −1) ,bromide (charge = 0)
B) ethylene (charge = −1) ,bromide ion (charge = −1)
C) ethylenediamine (charge = 0) ,bromide ion (charge = −1) ,cobalt (charge = +3)
D) ethylenediamine (charge = 0) ,bromide (charge = 0)
E) ethylenediamine (charge = 0) ,bromide ion (charge = −1)

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