The sum of oxidation states of two silver ions in is

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The sum of oxidation states of two silver ions in  is

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Strategy:
 Calculate the oxidation states of silver in both the cationic and anionic coordination spheres separately.

Step 1: Analyze the Cation 
Since  is a neutral ligand, the charge on the silver ion equals the charge of the complex ion.
Oxidation state of  = +1.

Step 2: Analyze the Anion 
 has a charge of .
.
Oxidation state of  = +1.

Step 3: Sum the states
Sum .

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