The Coordination Number and Oxidation Number of the Central Atom

question 22

Multiple Choice

The coordination number and oxidation number of the central atom in [Fe(H₂O) ₄Cl₂] are ________ and ________,respectively.

• A)4, +1
• B)6, +1
• C)6, +2
• D)5, +2
• E)4, +2

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