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Oxidation number of copper

What is the oxidation number of copper in [Cu(NH3)4]SO4?

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Complex ion =[Cu(NH3)4]

The Cu ion is covalently bonded to the neutral molecule ...

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The solution calculates the oxidation number of copper.

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