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The oxidation state 
and coordination number 
of 
and number of valence electrons around 
in 
are respectively
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Structure of 
is
Therefore,
(i) Oxidation state 
of ' 
' in 
:
(ii) Coordination number of 
in 
is four (4), it is bonded to 4 chlorine atoms in 
.
(iii) Number of valence electrons around 
in
Hence, option is the correct answer.
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