Question

[Pt(NH3)2cl2] , what is the coordination number

Answer 1

Explanation:

Generally, platinum has oxidation number+2 when its co-ordination number is 4 & it has oxidation number +4 when its co-ordination number is 6. In [math][Pt(NH_3)_4NO_2Cl]SO_4[/math], the co-ordination number of platinum is 6, so its oxidation number will be +4.