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Q65.The coordination number and the oxidation state of the element ' E ' in the complex [E(en)2 (C2O4)]NO2 (where (en) is ethylene diamine) are, respectively, (1) 6 and 2 (2) 4 and 2 (3) 4 and 3 (4) 6 and 3

What This Question Tests

This question requires the calculation of both the coordination number and the oxidation state of the central metal ion in a given coordination complex, identifying the nature and charge of the ligands.

Concepts Tested

Coordination numberOxidation stateBidentate ligands (en, C₂O₄²⁻)Complex ion charge

Formulas Used

Coordination Number = Number of donor atoms around central metal

Oxidation State + Sum of ligand charges = Overall complex charge

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