The molar conductivity of the complex CoCl3.4NH3.2H2O is found to be same as that of 3 : 1 electrolyte. What is the structural formula. Name and number of geometrical isomer of the complex.

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As coordination number of Co is 6 and complex should be A3B or AB3 type,
formula is [Co(NH3)4(H2O)2]Cl3.
Name : Tetraaminediaqua cobalt (III) chloride
Geometrical isomer : 2 (cis and trans)

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