How to find oxidation number in coordination compounds?
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Explanation:
In simple ions, the oxidation number of the atom is the charge on the ion. For example, Na+, K+, and H+ all have oxidation numbers of +1. O2- and S2- have oxidation numbers of -2. In a molecule or compound, the oxidation number is the sum of the oxidation numbers of its constituent atoms.
Example: What is the oxidation number of C2H6 ?
Solution: The oxidation number of C is -3. The oxidation number of H is +1 (H+ has an oxidation number of +1). For the compound, we calculate the oxidation number as follows: 2(-3) + 6(+1) = 0. Therefore, the oxidation number of C2H6 is 0.
Many atoms, including most atoms with d subshells, can have several different oxidation numbers. In complex ions or molecules, the oxidation numbers of these atoms can be calculated if we assume that the oxidation numbers of the other atoms in the species are fixed.
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