How many ions are produced from the complex Co(NH3)6Cl2 in solution?
(i) 6 (ii) 4 (iii) 3 (iv) 2
The given complex can be written as :
Coordination sphere: [Co(NH3)6]2+
Counter ions: 2Cl- ions. {considering total overall charge as zero}
Thus we can see that there are total of 1 + 2 ions.