The oxidation number of Pt in [Pt(C2H4)Cl3] is

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The compound exists as  [Pt(C2H4)Cl3]-
If that is the case then 
X + 0+ 3(-1) = -1 
X = +2
According to you : [Pt(C2H4)Cl3] 
X + 0+ 3(-1) = 0
x= +3


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