MHT CET202415 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
What is the number of electrons lost by Cr in a complex [ Cr ( CO )₆ ] ?
Options
- A0
- B4
- C6
- D2
Correct answer
A. 0
Step-by-step solution
Since carbonyl (CO) is a neutral ligand, oxidation state of Cr in [ Cr ( CO )₆ ] is 0 . Hence, no electron will be lost by Cr . in the complex.