Experts in [Cu(CN)4]3- how we find the oxidation number of Cu Share with your friends Share 0 Akansha Chauhan answered this Dear Student,Oxidation number of Cu in CuCN43- can be calculated as follows:Let oxidation number of copper be xOxidation number of CN is -1So x+ (-4) = -3x-4 =-3x= -1 So oxidation number of copper is -1.Regards 1 View Full Answer