Redox Reactions Self Evaluation Test Redox Reactions Question 59

Question: The oxidation number of Pt in $ {{[Pt(C_2H_4)Cl_3]}^{-}} $ is

Options:

A) +1

B) +2

C) +3

D) +4

Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] $ {{[ \overset{+2}{\mathop{Pt}},(C_2{{\overset{0}{\mathop{H}},} _4}){{\overset{3-}{\mathop{Cl}},} _3} ]}^{-}} $ Oxidation number of $ Pt=+2 $