What is the systematic name for [CoCl₃(H₂O)]^-? A) cobalt(III) chloride monohydrate B) aquatrichlorocobalt(II) C) aquatrichlorocobaltate(II) D) aquatrichlorocobaltite(I) E) monoaquotris(chloro)cobalt(IV)

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The complex ion has a negative charge, indicating that it is a cobaltate ion. The ligands are chloride and water, so the correct name is aquatrichlorocobaltate(II).

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