Q.

The co-ordination number and the oxidation state of the element ‘M’ in the complex [M(en)2(C2O4)] NO2 {where (en) is ethan-1, 2-diamine} are respectively

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a

6 and 2

b

6 and 3

c

4 and 2

d

4 and 3

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The coordination number of M in [M(en)2(C2O4)]NO2 is 6 because en and C2O4 are bidentate ligands. Oxidation state of en is zero, C2O4 is -2 and NO2 is -1.

Oxidation state of M (x) is calculated as:

x+2(0)+-2+-1=0 x=+3

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