Coordination CompoundHard
Question
The effective atomic number of Co(CO)4 is 35 and hence is less stable. It attains stability by
Options
A.oxidation of Co
B.reduction of Co
C.dimerization
D.none
Solution
As on dimerisation the EAN of each Co metal becomes 36 (Kr configuration); EAN = 27 + 1 + 8 = 36.
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