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The coordination number and oxidation state of Cr in `K_(3)[Cr(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]` an respectively

A

4 and `+2`

B

6 and `+3`

C

3 and `+3`

D

3 and 0

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B
Its coordination number will be 6 because it is bonded with three bidentate ligands.
Oxi. No. of Cr in `K_(3)[Cr(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]` is
`x+3(-2)+3(+1) = 0 implies x= +3`
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