Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Sections 24.1-24.6 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 1125: 22b

Answer

Oxidation state= +2 Coordination number= 6

Work Step by Step

Let the oxidation state of the metal ion be $X$. Then, $X+6(-1)=-4$ $\implies X=+2$ The number of ligands directly bound to the metal ion is called the coordination number. Therefore, coordination number, in this case is equal to 6.
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