Practice question
Question
What is the oxidation state of platinum in [PtCl₆]2−?
Explanation
Let the oxidation state of Pt be x. Each Cl− has a charge of −1, and there are 6 Cl− ligands, contributing −6. The overall charge is −2. Thus, x + (−6) = −2, so x = +4.
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