ean of cobalt in [co(en)2cl2 ]^+
EAN is calculated as follows:
Cobalt:
Atomic number = 27
Ground Electronic configuration: 3d74s2
Co3+ electronic configuration : 3d64s0
EAN = 27 - (+3) + (42) + 22 = 36
[4 for Ethylenediamine as it is a bidentate ligand and 2 for one Cl each].
Cobalt:
Atomic number = 27
Ground Electronic configuration: 3d74s2
Co3+ electronic configuration : 3d64s0
EAN = 27 - (+3) + (42) + 22 = 36
[4 for Ethylenediamine as it is a bidentate ligand and 2 for one Cl each].