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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

What is the oxidation number of the metal of \([Co(H_2O)(CN)(ox)_2]^{2-}\) coordination entity?

  1. A +5
  2. B +1
  3. C +3
  4. D +2
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(C) +3

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Let oxidation number of Co be \(x\). \(x + (0) + (-1) + 2(-2) = -2\) \(x - 5 = -2\) \(x = +3\)