The oxidation state of Mo in its oxo-complex species M o 2 O 4 C 2 H 4 2 H 2 O 2 2 - is

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The oxidation state of Mo in its oxo-complex species

{[M o_{2} O_{4} {(C_{2} H_{4})}_{2} {(H_{2} O)}_{2}]}^{2 -}

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ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main

Options:

A $+ 5$
B $+ 4$
C $+ 3$
D $+ 2$

Solution:

2542 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is:

+ 3

- 2 = 2 \times x + 4 \times (- 2) + 0 + 0

or

2 x = - 2 + 8 = + 6

or

x = + 3

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