The coordination number and oxidation state of ( in K3[Cr(C2O4)3] are respectively

Question

The coordination number and oxidation state of ( in K3[Cr(C2O4)3] are respectively (A) 6 and + 3 (B) 3 and 0 (C) 4 and + 2 (D) 3 and + 3

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The coordination number will be 6 as it is bonded to three bi-dentate ligands. x + 3 (- 2) + 3 ( + 1) = 0 i.e., x = + 3 (oxidation state)

Q. The coordination number and oxidation state of ( in $K_{3} [C r (C_{2} O_{4})_{3}]$ are respectively