Question
Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number And Oxidation State
CoCl3.xNH3 on reaction with excess AgNO3(aq.) gives two moles of AgCl as precipitate.
Summation of oxidation state of Co in CoCl3.xNH3 and x is:
A
7
B
8
C
9
D
10
Answer
8
Explanation
Solution
The Correct answer is option is (B) : 8