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Calculate the oxidation number of [co(nh3)5co3]clo4


mrOogway: Please tell which element's oxidation number to find?

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Answered by keshav213
3
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Answered by gadakhsanket
38
Hey dear,

● Oxidation state -
- Oxidation number of an atom is the charge that atom would have if the compound was composed of ions.

● Answer -
O.S. of Co = +3

● Explanation -
Let x be oxidation state of Co in [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]ClO4.

To get overall charge zero.
1×x + 5×(0) + 1×(-2) + 1×(-1) = 0
x - 3 = 0
x = +3

Therefore, oxidation state of Co in given complex must be +3.

Hope this helps you...

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