Question

what is the oxidation number of the
central metal atom in the co-ordinced on
compound (pt(NH3))3CL)
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Answer 1

Answer:

In [Pt(NH3)3Cl]Cl, the central metal atom is the Platinum(Pt). Elements like H, F, Cl, O, N have its usual oxidation state as +1,-1,-1,-2,-3 respectively. If we plug these oxidation states into the compound, [x+3*(-3+3)-1]+(-1) will be the case.