The oxidation state of Mo in its oxo-complex species [ Mo 2 O 4( C 2 H 4)2( H 2 O )2]2- is

Question

The oxidation state of Mo in its oxo-complex species [ Mo 2 O 4( C 2 H 4)2( H 2 O )2]2- is (A) +2 (B) +3 (C) +4 (D) +5

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

2 × a+4 ×(-2)+2 × 0+2 × 0=-2 a=+3

Q. 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