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Q.

The oxidation number of Pt in the complex PtC2H4Cl3- is

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a

+3

b

+4

c

+2

d

+1

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Assume that x represents the Pt oxidation state in PtC2H4Cl3- 
The complex's overall charge is -1, hence the total sum of all the components' oxidation states should also be -1. 
Consequently, X+0 -3 =-1 

X=+2 

Therefore the correct option is B +2

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The oxidation number of Pt in the complex PtC2H4Cl3- is