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MHT CET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

What is the oxidation number of gold in the complex \([AuCl_{4}]^{1-}?\)

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

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Let assume oxidation state of
\(\text{Au}=\text{x}\)
\(\text{x}+4(-1)=-1\)
\(\text{x}-1=-1\)
\(\text{x}=-1+4\)
\(\text{x}=+3\)