What is the oxidation number of [Ni(gly)2]
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+2 is the oxidation number
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◆ Answer -
Oxidation number of Ni in [Ni(gly)2] is +2.
◆ Explanation -
Glycine ligand has oxidation number -1.
Total charge on the compound is the sum of charge of all entities.
1(Ni) + 2(Gly) = 0
1(Ni) + 2(-1) = 0
Ni - 2 = 0
Ni = +2
Therefore, oxidation number of Ni in [Ni(gly)2] is +2.
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