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What does the oxidation number of an element in a complex indicate?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsNEET
Options:
  • A Its atomic number
  • B Its charge when all ligands are removed
  • C Its mass number
  • D Its electron configuration
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Its charge when all ligands are removed
The oxidation number of an element in a complex indicates its charge when all ligands are removed along with the electron pairs shared with the central atom.

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