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Write the coordination number and oxidation state of Platinum in the complex [Pt(en)2Cl2].

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The coordination number of Platinum in the complex [Pt(en)2Cl2] is 6. Platinum atom is surrounded by six donor atoms. Chlorine is monodentate ligand with one donor atom. Ethylene diamine (en, H2NCH2CH2NH2) is bidentate ligand with 2 donor N atoms.
Let x be the oxidation state of Platinum in the complex [Pt(en)2Cl2]. The oxidation states of Cl and en are 0 and 1 respectively.
x+2(0)+2(1)=0
x2=0
x=+2
The oxidation state of Platinum in the complex [Pt(en)2Cl2] is +2.

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