A student has succeeded in identifying 2 types of complex compounds, the first compound (Odd Student ID) has percentage of Pt 52.6%; N 7.6%; H 1.63%; and 38.2% Cl with a central atomic charge of +4, while the second compound has composition of Co 22.0%; N 31.4%; H 6.78%; and 39.8% Cl with a central atomic charge of +3. a) Determine the empirical formula of both complex compounds! b) Draw the chemical structure and give name of both complex compounds!

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A student has succeeded in identifying 2 types of complex compounds, the first compound (Odd Student ID) has percentage of Pt 52.6%; N 7.6%; H 1.63%; and 38.2% Cl with a central atomic charge of +4, while the second compound has composition of Co 22.0%; N 31.4%; H 6.78%; and 39.8% Cl with a central atomic charge of +3.

a) Determine the empirical formula of both complex compounds!

b) Draw the chemical structure and give name of both complex compounds!

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