A solution containing 2.675g of CoCl₃. 6NH₃ (molar mass = 267.5 g mol^–1) is passed through a cation exchanger. The chloride ions obtained in solution were treated with excess of AgNO₃ to give
4.78 g of AgCl (molar mass = 143.5 g mol^–1). The formula of the complex is : (At. Mass of Ag = 108 u)