the oxidation state of co in [co(h2o)5cl]2+ ?? explain
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oxidation state is the residual charge o. removal of all ions
therefore
(charge on Co)+(charge on water)×5+(charge on Cl) =total net charge
x+0-1=2
therefore the oxidation state of Co is 3
therefore
(charge on Co)+(charge on water)×5+(charge on Cl) =total net charge
x+0-1=2
therefore the oxidation state of Co is 3
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