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Question

The EAN of metal atoms in [Fe(CO)2(NO+)2] and Co2(CO)8 respectively are :

Options

A.34, 35
B.34, 36
C.36, 36
D.36, 35

Solution

Oxidation state of iron in [Fe-2(CO0)2(NO+)2] = x + 2(0) + 2 = 0 ; x = -2
So  EAN = 28 + 8 = 36
Oxidation state of cobalt in Co2(CO)8 = 2x + 8 (-0) = or x = 0
So EAN = 27 + 1 + 8 = 36.

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