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The coordination number and the oxidation state of cobalt in are respectively

  1. A6 and +1
  2. B6 and +3
  3. C6 and +2
  4. D4 and +3

Answer: B

Both en and oxalate are bidentate, so the coordination number is . En is neutral and oxalate is , so gives .
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