Write the formula for diamminedichloroethylenediaminecobalt(III) bromide. A) [CoCl₂(en)(NH₃)₂]Br B) [CoCl₂(en)(NH₃) ₂]Br₂ C) [CoCl₂(en)₂(NH₃)₂]Br D) [CoCl₂(en)₂(NH₃)₂]Br₂ E) (NH₃)₂Cl₂(en)Co₃Br

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The complex ion consists of cobalt(III) with two chloride ions, one ethylenediamine (en), and two ammonia (NH3) ligands, making the formula [CoCl2(en)(NH3)2]. The bromide ion is outside the coordination sphere, resulting in [CoCl2(en)(NH3)2]Br.

Write the Formula for Diamminedichloroethylenediaminecobalt(III) Bromide