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Find the coordination number and oxidation number of X in the given compound.
[X(NH3)5(SO4)]CI.

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The coordination number and oxidation number of X in the given compound [X(NH3)5(SO4)]CI are 6 and 3 respectively. Five ammonia and one sulphate ligands are present. Hence, the coordination number is 6.Let the oxidation number of X be Y.
Y+5(0)+(2)1=0
Y=3.

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