Question

What is the oxidation number of [Ni(gly)2]

Answer 1

+2 is the oxidation number

Answer 2

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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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