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Inorganic: Coordination Compounds
Which of the following species does not obey EAN rule?
[Cu(CN)4]3-
[Cr(NH3)6]3+
[Fe(CN)6]4-
[Ni(CO)4]
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