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How is the oxidation number of the metal in the coordination compound determined?

Options

  1. AIt is always +1
  2. BIt is the same as the charge on the complex ion
  3. CIt is calculated based on the number of ligands
  4. DIt is determined alphabetically

Correct answer

B. It is the same as the charge on the complex ion

Step-by-step solution

The oxidation number of the metal is the same as the charge on the complex ion in a coordination compound.

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