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Question

Determine the oxidation number of each metal center in the following complex ions.

i. [Mo(CN)₈]^4–

ii. [Cr(EDTA)(CO)]^–

iii. [Au(CN)₂]^–

iv. [Cd(NO₂)₄]^2–

v. [V(NH₃)₅Br]²⁺

Accepted Answer

i. Oxidation number Mo: +4

ii. Oxidation number Cr: +3

iii. Oxidation number Au: +1

iv. Oxidation number Cd: +2

v. Oxidation number V: +3

Answer

i. Oxidation number Mo: +4

ii. Oxidation number Cr: +2

iii. Oxidation number Au: +2

iv. Oxidation number Cd: +2

v. Oxidation number V: +3

Answer

i. Oxidation number Mo: +3

ii. Oxidation number Cr: +3

iii. Oxidation number Au: +1

iv. Oxidation number Cd: +3

v. Oxidation number V: +4

Answer

i. Oxidation number Mo: +5

ii. Oxidation number Cr: +2

iii. Oxidation number Au: +2

iv. Oxidation number Cd: +2

v. Oxidation number V: +4