Find the oxidation number of Pt in $[P t C l_{6}]^{2 -}$ .

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Solution

Let X be the oxidation number of Pt in $[P t C l_{6}]^{2 -}$ .
The Cl atoms have oxidation number of -1.
$X + 6 (- 1) = - 2$
$X - 6 = - 2$
$X = + 4$
The oxidation number of Pt in $[P t C l_{6}]^{2 -}$ is $+ 4$ .

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