What is the oxidation state of Cobalt in CoBr2?
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The oxidation no. of Co is +2.
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Hello Vinaya
Common oxidation state of Br is -1. Let the oxidation state of cobalt here be x.
Then for a compound to be neutral its net oxidation state should be 0.
Therefore,x-1(2)=0
or,x=2 Ans
Hope it helps.
Common oxidation state of Br is -1. Let the oxidation state of cobalt here be x.
Then for a compound to be neutral its net oxidation state should be 0.
Therefore,x-1(2)=0
or,x=2 Ans
Hope it helps.
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