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Question

Effective atomic number of Co(CO)4 is 35, hence it is less stable. It attains stability by

Options

A.Oxidation of Co
B.&
C.Dimerization
D.Both

Solution

Sol. Co(CO)4 $\overset{\quad Reduction + e^{-}\quad}{\rightarrow}$ [Co(CO)4]–

EAN = 35 EAN = 36

Co(CO)4 Co2(CO)8

EAN = 36

It attains stability by reduction and by dimerization both.

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