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The oxidation number of the central metal ion in a coordination entity is the charge it would carry if all the _____ are removed along with the electron pairs that are shared with it.

A

lewis acids

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anions

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C

ligands

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D

counter ions

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Solution

The correct option is C ligands
The oxidation number or primary valence of a central atom is its charge if all the ligands and its donor atoms are not present in the coordination entity.

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