The IUPAC name of [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃ is:
- Hexacobalt(III) ammoniachloride
- Cobalt(III) hexaamminechloride
- Hexaammoniacobalt(3+) chloride
- Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride
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Correct answer: D. Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride
**Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride**: ligand 'ammine' for NH₃ with prefix 'hexa-'
then metal name 'cobalt', oxidation state in Roman numerals (III)
then counter anion 'chloride'.