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QJEEM21Chf249: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Chf249 Solution: The sum of oxidation states of two silver ions in [Ag(NH 3 ) 2…

The sum of oxidation states of two silver ions in [Ag(NH3)2] [Ag(CN)2] complex is _____________.

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[Ag(NH3)2][Ag(CN)2] complex dissociates into [Ag(NH3)2]+ and [Ag(CN)2].

Oxidation of Ag in [Ag(NH3)2]+

Ag + 0 ×\times 2 = + 1

Ag = + 1

Oxidation state of Ag in [Ag(CN)2] −-

Ag + ( −- 1) ×\times 2 = −- 1

Ag −- 2 = −- 1

⇒\Rightarrow Ag = + 1

∴\therefore Sum of oxidation states of two silver ions in [Ag(NH3)2][Ag(CN)2] complex is 2.

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