Practice question
Question
What is the charge on the coordination sphere in [Fe(CN)5NO]2−?
Explanation
In [Fe(CN)5NO]2−, NO is NO+ (+1), 5 CN− = −5. Overall charge is −2. Thus, x + (−5) + 1 = −2, x = +2, but the sphere’s charge is −2.
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