COMEDK2022ChemistryCoordination Compounds
The oxidation state of nickel in [ Ni ( CO ₄ ) ] is
Options
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D0
Correct answer
D. 0
Step-by-step solution
The complex is [ Ni ( CO )₄ ] . The ligand CO (carbonyl) is a neutral ligand with an oxidation state of 0 . Let the oxidation state of nickel be x . The sum of the oxidation states of all atoms in a neutral complex is equal to 0 . x + 4 (0) = 0 x = 0 . Answer: 0