Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 24 - Sections 24.1-24.6 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 1125: 21c

Answer

Oxidation state of Cu= +2. Coordination number=4.

Work Step by Step

Oxidation state of Cu= Total charge-(charge on CN$\times$4)=$ -2-(-1\times4)$= +2. Number of ligand donor atoms to which the metal directly bonded is 4. So, the coordination number is equal to 4.
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