In the compound [CoCl4(NH3)2]^-, the oxidation number of Co (cobalt) is +3.
The coordination number of Co is 6. This means that the Co atom is coordinated with six ligands: four chloride ions (Cl^-) and two ammonia molecules (NH3).
[CoCl4(NH3)2]^- in this compound state oxidation number and coordination number
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[Pt(en)2Cl2]^2+ state coordination number and oxidation number
In the compound [Pt(en)2Cl2]^2+, the coordination number of the Pt (platinum) atom is 6. This means that the Pt atom is coordinated with six ligands: two ethylenediamine molecules (en) and four chloride ions (Cl^-).
The oxidation number of Pt is +2.
The oxidation number of Pt is +2.