Find the oxidation state of Co in its oxo-complex species [Co $_{2}$ O $_{4}$ (C $_{2}$ H $_{4}$ ) $_{2}$ (H $_{2}$ O) $_{2}$ ] $^{2 -}$ .

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Solution

The correct option is B 3
Oxidation state of Co in its oxo-complex species [Co $_{2}$ O $_{4}$ (C $_{2}$ H $_{4}$ ) $_{2}$ (H $_{2}$ O) $_{2}$ ] $^{2 -}$ $= 2 \times$ $x + 4$ $\times$ $(- 2) + 2$ $\times$ $0 + 2$ $\times$ $0 = - 2$
$∴$ $x = + 3$
Hence, option B is correct.

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