The sum of coordination number and oxidation number of the metal M in the complex [M(en)2(C2O4)]Cl (where en is ethylenediamine) is
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Answer
(4) 9
Solution
en and C2O42- are both bidentate ligands.
⇒ Coordination number = 2 2 + 1 2 = 6
Oxidation number: x + 2(0) + (-2) + (-1) = 0 ⇒ x = +3
∴ Sum = 6 + 3 = 9
Answer: (4)