What Is the Oxidation State of the Nickel Atom in the Ni(CN)₅^3-complex

question 115

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation state of the nickel atom in the Ni(CN) ₅^3-complex ion?

• A)(+0)
• B)(+1)
• C)(+2)
• D)(+3)
• E)(+4)

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