Coordination CompoundHardBloom L3
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.
Create a free account to view solution
View Solution FreeMore Coordination Compound Questions
Which of the following exhibit geometrical isomerism (M stands for a metal, and a and b are achiral ligands)?...Among the following, the compound that is both paramagnetic and coloured is...In which of the following pairs of complexes the central metals/ions do have same effective atomic number ?...Consider a mixture ' X ' which is made by dissolving 0.4 mol of $\left\lbrack Co\left( {NH}_{3} \right)_{5}{SO}_{4} \rig...For the correct assignment of electronic configuration of a complex, the valence bond theory often requires the measurem...