Question
Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities:
[Cr(NH3)3Cl3]
Solution
The oxidation number of the metal in the coordination entities:
Cr =x
NH3 =
Cl =(-1)
Thus the oxidation number is
x + 0 + 3(–1) = 0
or x = 3
oxidation no. of Cr = 3