naming sphere of influence

[Brett Lieuallen 2A]

In the case of [Co(NH3)5Cl]ClH2O, why is the second Cl not part of the sphere of influence?

[Thomas Vu 1A]

Well I think in this example, the central metal of Co is already full with 6 ligands already, forming an octehdral shape. So it seems like there wouldn't be any room for the second Cl to fit inside the coordination sphere

[Jiwon_Chae_3L]

As Thomas already said, I think that the cobalt already has a full sphere of influence with six bonded ligands.

[Madison Muggeo 3H]

Hi! In this example, the second Cl is not directly bonded to the metal which leaves it outside of the immediate sphere of influence for the metal atom.

[Keon Amirazodi 3H]

The cobalt already has a full sphere of influence meaning the second Cl can't attach to it.

[Shruti Kulkarni 2I]

Hi! In this example, the second Cl is not directly bonded to the TM cation but instead bonded to the coordination compound that is formed. This would cause it to be outside the sphere of influence for the cation, and so its name wouldn't be changed in regards to being in the sphere of influence.