Practice - Oxidation number of central atom
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the oxidation number of copper in [Cu(CN)4]?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge and bonding in the complex.
How is the oxidation state of cobalt indicated in [Co(NH3)6()]Cl3?
💡 Hint: Remember, it uses Roman numerals.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the oxidation number indicate in coordination compounds?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge-related changes when ligands are removed.
True or False: The oxidation state of the central atom is represented using Roman numerals.
💡 Hint: Recall how names are structured in coordination chemistry.
Get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Consider the complex ion [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+. Calculate the oxidation state of chromium.
💡 Hint: Think about the charges from ligands.
How might the oxidation state of cobalt in [Co(CO)6] be influenced if one CO ligand is replaced with Cl?
💡 Hint: Keep in mind how charges add up in the coordination complex.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.