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[co(en) Cl2] Cl how to calculate oxidation state of cobalt ?what is its IUPAC name? |
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Answer» ong>Explanation: Co(NH3 )4(H2O)Cl]SO4
In the above compound, Oxidation state of AMMONIA, (NH 3 )=0 Oxidation state of water, (H2O)=0 Oidation state of chlorine, (Cl)=−1 Oxidation state of sulphate ion, (SO4 )=−2 Let the oxidation state of cobalt, (Co) be x. As we know that SUM of oxidation STATES of all atoms is equal to the overall CHARGE on the compound. ∴x+(4×0)+(1×0)+(−1)+(−2)=0 ⇒x+0+0−1−2=0 ⇒x−3=0 ⇒x=+3 Hence, the oxidation state of cobalt, (Co) in the compound [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]SO4is +3. |
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