MHT CET202618 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Find EAN of Fe in Fe(CO) ₅
Options
- A35
- B36
- C26
- D30
Correct answer
B. 36
Step-by-step solution
The Effective Atomic Number (EAN) is calculated using the formula: EAN = Z - Oxidation State + 2 Coordination Number For Fe(CO) ₅ : Atomic number of Fe ( Z ) = 26 Oxidation state of Fe = 0 (since CO is a neutral ligand) Coordination number = 5 EAN = 26 - 0 + 2 5 EAN = 26 + 10 = 36