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What is the coordination geometry and oxidation state of the central metal ion in a complex with the chemical formula [Co(NH3)6]Cl3?

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The coordination geometry of the central metal ion in the complex [Co NH3 6]Cl3 is octahedral. This is because there are six ammonia  NH3  ligands surrounding the cobalt  Co  ion, forming six coordinate covalent bonds.The oxidation state of the central metal ion  cobalt  can be determined by considering the charges of the ligands and the overall charge of the complex. Ammonia  NH3  is a neutral ligand, so it does not contribute to the charge of the complex. The complex has a charge of +3, which is balanced by the three chloride  Cl-  ions outside the coordination sphere. Therefore, the oxidation state of the cobalt ion is +3.
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