What is the oxidation number of the central metal ion in each of the following complexes or compounds? [NiCl2F2]2− [Fe(H2O)2(NH3)4]3+ Na[Cu(CN)2] Express the oxidation numbers numerically, in the order that the complexes are listed, separated by commas. For a nonzero oxidation number, be sure to include the sign (e.g., +1,-2,+3).

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What is the oxidation number of the central metal ion in each of the following complexes or compounds?

  1. [NiCl2F2]2−
  2. [Fe(H2O)2(NH3)4]3+
  3. Na[Cu(CN)2]
    Express the oxidation numbers numerically, in the order that the complexes are listed, separated by commas. For a nonzero oxidation number, be sure to include the sign (e.g., +1,-2,+3).
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