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Q.

The oxidation state of Mo in its oxido-complex species Mo2O4C2H42H2O22 is:

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a

+ 3

b

+ 2

c

+ 4

d

+ 5

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Let x be the molybdenum (Mo) oxidation number.

oxygenation level is,

H2O2=C2H4=0,O=2

In Mo2O4C2H42H2O22 the oxidation number is found is,

2x+4×(2)+2×0+0=02x8=2x=+3

As a result, Molybdenum's oxidation status in its oxo complex species 

Mo2O4C2H42H2O22 is+ 3.

Hence correct option is B.

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The oxidation state of Mo in its oxido-complex species Mo2O4C2H42H2O22− is: