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9.5     Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities:

               (iii)[PtCl_{4}]^{2-}

 

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Let us assume the oxidation state of Pt to be x.

Then the equation becomes :- 

                                                     \\x\ +\ 4(-1)\ =\ -2\\x=+2

Hence the oxidation state of Pt metal is 2.

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