What are the oxidation states of the atoms in
Cr(C2H3O2)2
C=?
H=?
Cr=?
O=?
Thanks!
Cr(C2H3O2)2
C=?
H=?
Cr=?
O=?
Thanks!
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First of all,
O.N of Cr here is +2
O.N of O is always= -2
Carbon(C) in acetate ion is neutral so it's oxidation number will be 0
O.N of H is always +1
In this (chromium (||) acetate),
we have= +2(Cr) +0(C) +6(+1)(H) +4(-2)(O)=0
O.N of Cr here is +2
O.N of O is always= -2
Carbon(C) in acetate ion is neutral so it's oxidation number will be 0
O.N of H is always +1
In this (chromium (||) acetate),
we have= +2(Cr) +0(C) +6(+1)(H) +4(-2)(O)=0