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What is the coordination number of Uranium in [UO2Cl4]2- complex, and what is the oxidation state of Uranium?

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In the [UO2Cl4]2- complex, the coordination number of Uranium is 6. This is because Uranium is surrounded by 2 oxygen atoms and 4 chlorine atoms, making a total of 6 ligands coordinated to the central metal atom.To determine the oxidation state of Uranium, we can use the following equation:Oxidation state of Uranium  U  + 2 * Oxidation state of Oxygen  O  + 4 * Oxidation state of Chlorine  Cl  = Charge of the complexSince the oxidation state of Oxygen is typically -2 and that of Chlorine is -1, the equation becomes:Oxidation state of U + 2 *  -2  + 4 *  -1  = -2Oxidation state of U - 4 - 4 = -2Oxidation state of U = +6So, the oxidation state of Uranium in the [UO2Cl4]2- complex is +6.
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