Chemistry, asked by TheNyssaGirl, 2 days ago

How is oxidation state of ZnCl4 = +2 ?

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Answered by leok76606

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As the normal oxidation state of zinc is +2, that is it can donate 2 electrons and chlorine can gain 1 electron so that it gains stability and its electron configuration matches with the electron configuration of a noble gas, hence its oxidation state is -1.

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