Practice question
Question
What is the sum of the primary and secondary valences of cobalt in [Co(NH₃)6]Cl₃?
Explanation
Primary valence (oxidation state) of Co is +3 (balancing 3 Cl−). Secondary valence (coordination number) is 6 (6 NH₃). Sum = 3 + 6 = 9.
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