Q.

Which complex compound is most stable               [2023]

1 [CoCl2(en)2]NO3  
2 [Co(NH3)6]2(SO4)3  
3 [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Br](NO3)2  
4 [Co(NH3)3(NO3)3]  

Ans.

(1)

Chelating ligands (e.g., en) form more stable complexes than unidentate ligands.