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: 22d

Answer

Oxidation state= +2. Coordination number= 4.

Work Step by Step

Let the oxidation state of the metal ion be $X$. Then, $X+4(-1)=-2$ $\implies X=+2$ The number of ligand donor atoms to which the metal directly bonded is 4. Therefore, coordination number= 4.
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