Q. The oxidation number of Pt in [Pt($C_{2}H_{4})Cl_{3}\rbrack$ is
A) +1
B) +2
C) +3
D) +4
Explanation
(c)
$\lbrack Pt\left( C_{2}H_{4} \right)Cl_{3}\rbrack$
$x + 0 + ( - 1) \times 3 = 0$
$x + ( - 3) = 0$
$x = + 3$
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