Give the systematic name for [CoCl₃(H₂O)]^-. A)Cobalt(II)chloride monohydrate B)Aquatrichlorocobalt(II) C)Aquatrichlorocobaltate(II) D)Aquatrichlorocobaltite(I) E)None of these choices are correct.

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The complex contains a cobalt(II) ion coordinated with three chloride ions and one water molecule, giving it the name aquatrichlorocobalt(II). The complex also contains a thiolate ligand (₂) and an oxide ligand (O), which are denoted by the "-o₂" in the name. The complex has a sulfur-centered phosphine ligand (^-), which is denoted by the "-ate" in the name. Therefore, the systematic name for the complex is aquatrichlorocobaltate(II).

Give the Systematic Name for [CoCl3(H2O)]-

Give the Systematic Name for [CoCl₃(H₂O)]^-