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Isomerism in ComplexesCoordination Compounds

When 0.1 mol of CoCl3(NH3)5CoCl_3 ​(NH_3​)_5 ​is treated with excess AgNO3AgNO_3​, 0.2 mol of AgClAgCl is obtained. What is the conductivity type of this electrolyte?

Expert Answer

1:2 electrolyte. The formula is [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2[Co(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_2, which dissociates into 1 complex cation and 2 chloride anions (Total 3 ions).

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