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Write the coordination number and oxidation state of Pt in the complex [Pt(en)2Cl2.

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The coordination number of Platinum in the complex [Pt(en)2​Cl2​] is 6. Platinum atom is surrounded by six donor atoms. Chlorine is monodentate ligand with one donor atom. Ethylene diamine (en, H2​N−CH2​−CH2​−NH2) is bidentate ligand with 2 donor N atoms.

Let x be the oxidation state of Platinum in the complex [Pt(en)2​Cl2​]. The oxidation states of Cl and en are 0 and −1 respectively.
x+2(0) +2(−1) =0
x−2=0
x=+2
The oxidation state of Platinum in the complex [Pt(en)2​Cl2​] is +2.

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