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The effective atomic number for [Rh(H2O)6]3+ (at. no. for Rh is 45 ) is
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Solution:
The effective atomic number for [Rh(H2O)6]3+
(atomic no. of Rh=45 ) is 54 .
Because rhodium is in oxidation state x+6×0=+3 x=+3 Rh3+=45−3=42 42+12 electrons from 6 ligands (H2O)=54 electrons.