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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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