AP EAMCET2014ChemistryCoordination Compounds
The oxidation state and covalency of Al in [ AlCl ( H ₂ O )₅ ]²⁺ are respectively
Options
- A+6,6
- B+3,6
- C+2,6
- D+3,3
Correct answer
B. +3,6
Step-by-step solution
[ AlCl ( H ₂ O )₅ ]²⁺ Let oxidation state of Al is x . aligned & x+(-1)+5(0)=+2, & x=+3 aligned Covalency of Cl =1 , covalency of H ₂ O =5 Total covalency =1+5=6