Manipal MET2013ChemistryCoordination Compounds
Metal carbonyls can have formula M(C O)_x , where x= number of CO units coordinated to metal M . What is the formula of the carbonyl of Fo (26) if EAN of Fe in metal carbonyl is 36 ?
Options
- A2
- B3
- C4
- D5
Correct answer
D. 5
Step-by-step solution
EAN =Z-( O . N )+.2 x or 36=26-0+2 x or x=5