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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

Which of the following species does not obey EAN rule?

Options:

[Cu(CN)4]3-

[Cr(NH3)6]3+

[Fe(CN)6]4-

[Ni(CO)4]

Correct Answer:

[Cr(NH3)6]3+

Explanation:

In [Cr(NH3)6]3+

x + 6(0) = +3

x = 3

Cr3+: [Ar]3d3

EAN = Z - (O.N.) + 2(C.N.) = 24 - (3) + 2(6) = 21 + 12 = 33