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The cobalt(II) ion is complexed by six water molecules to give the hexaaquacobalt(II) complex ion which is octahedral and is coloured pink.

Co2+
  +  
6
H2O
         

[Co(H2O)6]2+

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Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: A2
Complexation or Coupling
Type 23 Lewis Acid/Base Complexation Chemistry

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