The oxidation number of a metal is the charge it would carry if all the ligands are removed along with the electron pairs that are shared with the metal atom or ion.
Define oxidation state of a metal. Distinguish between homoleptic and hetroleptic ligands.
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Rohit Malviya
The oxidation number of a metal is the charge it would carry if all the ligands are removed along with the electron pairs that are shared with the metal atom or ion.