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Q.What is the coordination number and oxidation state of metal ion in the complex [Pt(NH3)Cl5]- ?

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Step 1. Coordination number. [Pt(NH3)Cl5]- has one NH3 and five Cl-, all monodentate, so total donor atoms = 1+5 = 6; C.N. = 6 (section 9.3.3).

Step 2. Oxidation state. The complex ion's overall charge is -1 (as written). NH3 is neutral; each Cl- is -1 (5 x -1 = -5). Charge number = O.S.(Pt) + sum of ligand charges: −1=O.S.(Pt)+0+(−5)-1 = \text{O.S.(Pt)} + 0 + (-5), giving O.S.(Pt) =−1+5=+4= -1+5 = +4.

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C.N. = 6, O.S.(Pt) = +4.

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