. EAN of a metal carbonyl
M(CO)x is 36. If atomic number of metal M is 26, what is the value of x
A. 4
B. 8
C. 5
D. 6
Best Answer
Ans: C
Sol: x is number of lone pairs of electrons donated to central metal ion.
So, 26 + 2x = 36 or x = 10/2 = 5
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