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Give the oxidation state and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complexes. (A) [Co(en)3]3+ (B) K4 [Fe(CN)6] |
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Answer» Calculation of oxidation state of metal in complex ion (A) [Co(en)3]3+ x + 3 (0) = 3 x = 3 Coordination number = 6 (en) is bidentate ligand (B) K4 [Fe(CN)6] 4 (+1) + x + 6(–1) = 0 4 + x – 6 = 0 x = 2 Coordination number = 6 (CN) is monodentate ligand |
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