Oxidation number of cobalt ion in [CoCl2(en)2]+ will be
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The oxidation number of the central atom in a complex is defined as the charge it would carry if all the ligands are removed along with the electron pairs that are shared with the central atom.
In [CoCl2(en)2]+
x + 2(-1) + 2(0) = 1
x - 2 = 1
x = 1 + 2 = 3