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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

K2[Cr(CN)2(O)2(O2) (NH3)] oxidation state of cromium in the given complex.

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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7 Years ago

K2{Cr(CN)2(O)2(O2)NH3}= k^+2 +{Cr(CN)2(O)2(O2)NH3}^-2

Now oxidation no of

CN(cyano)=-1

O(oxo)=-2

O2(peroxo)=-2

Crcromate)=x

CALCULATING OXIDATION NO OF NEGATIVE PART

x +2(-1)+2(-2)+(-2)=-2

X=2+4+2–2=+6