Practice Oxidation number of central atom - 5.2.g | 5. Coordination Compounds | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 1
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5.2.g - Oxidation number of central atom

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the oxidation number of copper in [Cu(CN)4]?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the charge and bonding in the complex.

Question 2

Easy

How is the oxidation state of cobalt indicated in [Co(NH3)6()]Cl3?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, it uses Roman numerals.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the oxidation number indicate in coordination compounds?

  • The number of ligands
  • The charge on the central atom
  • The shape of the complex

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the charge-related changes when ligands are removed.

Question 2

True or False: The oxidation state of the central atom is represented using Roman numerals.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how names are structured in coordination chemistry.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the complex ion [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+. Calculate the oxidation state of chromium.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the charges from ligands.

Question 2

How might the oxidation state of cobalt in [Co(CO)6] be influenced if one CO ligand is replaced with Cl?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Keep in mind how charges add up in the coordination complex.

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