Chapter 22.1, Problem 1PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The complex ion and the counterion in the given coordination compound are to be identified and the oxidation number on the metal is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The oxidation number of the metal is calculated as,

$\text{Charge}\text{on}\text{metal}=\text{Net}\text{charge}-\text{Charge}\text{on}\text{ligand}$

To determine: The complex ion, the counterion in $\left[\text{Ru}{\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\right)}_{\text{4}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}\right]\text{Cl}$ and the oxidation number on the metal.