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What is the coordination number of a transition metal complex with the chemical formula [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl?

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The coordination number of a transition metal complex refers to the number of ligands directly bonded to the central metal ion. In the given complex [Co NH3 4Cl2]Cl, the central metal ion is cobalt  Co .There are 4 ammonia  NH3  ligands and 2 chloride  Cl  ligands directly bonded to the cobalt ion. Therefore, the coordination number of this complex is 4 + 2 = 6.
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