What Is the Oxidation Number of Co in the Complex

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of Co in the complex Na[Co(H₂O) ₂Cl₄]

• A) +1
• B) +2
• C) +3
• D) +4
• E) None of the above

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