Define the following term: Oxidation number of central atom.
(N/A) Oxidation number of central atom: The oxidation number of the central atom is defined as the charge it would carry if all the ligands are removed along with the electron pairs that are shared with the central atom. The oxidation number is represented by a Roman numeral in parenthesis following the name of the coordination entity.
Example: In $[Cu(CN)_4]^{3-}$,the $Cu$ has an oxidation number of $(+1)$ and it is written as $Cu(I)$.
Example: In $[Cu(CN)_4]^{3-}$,the $Cu$ has an oxidation number of $(+1)$ and it is written as $Cu(I)$.
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