Question
Question: The oxidation state of \(Cr\) in \(\lbrack Cr(NH_{3})_{4}Cl_{2}\rbrack^{+}\) is....
The oxidation state of Cr in [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+ is.
A
+3
B
+2
C
+1
D
0
Answer
+3
Explanation
Solution
[Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+
x+4×(0)−2=1⇒ x+0−2=1
x = 1 + 2 = + 3.