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Determine the coordination number of the central metal atom in the following complexes. Additionally, determine the mode of coordination of the ligands involved:
i. [Cu(NH3)4(en)]2+
ii. [Zn(EDTA)]
iii. [Ni(CN)4]2-
Sketch the structure and identify the coordination geometry of the Co complex [Co(en)3]3+. Distinguish the chelate rings, if present. Provide the coordination and oxidation numbers of Co.
Sketch the structure of K[Cu(OH)2]. Identify the coordination geometry, oxidation number, and coordination number of Cu.
Draw the structure of [Pt(ox)2]2-. Provide the coordination geometry, oxidation state, and coordination number of Pt.
Sketch the structure of [Sc(NH3)5Br]CO3]. Provide the coordination geometry, oxidation state, and coordination number of Sc.
In the coordination complex, [Co(CN)6]3-, which species acts as the Lewis base during its formation with cobalt ion? Furthermore, determine the oxidation number of Co and the coordination number of the formed complex.
