What is the oxidation state of the platinum in pt(en)cl2

1.	What is the oxidation state of the platinum in pt(en)cl2
Answer» The oxidation state of Platinum in [Pt(en)Cl₂] is +2; It is DUE to the presence of 2 CHLORIDE(Cl⁻) ions; platinum has to show a charge of +2 to obtain the above neutral complex compound. Here 'en' indicates ethylene DIAMINE, which is a neutral bidentate ligand, and thus doesn't AFFECT the oxidation state of Platinum. HOPE it helps!!

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The oxidation state of Platinum in [Pt(en)Cl₂] is +2;

It is DUE to the presence of 2 CHLORIDE(Cl⁻) ions; platinum has to show a charge of +2 to obtain the above neutral complex compound.

Here 'en' indicates ethylene DIAMINE, which is a neutral bidentate ligand, and thus doesn't AFFECT the oxidation state of Platinum.

HOPE it helps!!

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