Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

In which of the following compound the oxidation number of metal is zero?

Options:

K4[Fe(CN)6]

K3[Fe(CN)6]

[Fe(CO)5]

[Pt(NH3)4]Cl2

Correct Answer:

[Fe(CO)5]

Explanation:

In [Fe(CO)5], Carbonyl is a neutral ligand

x + 5(0) = 0

x = 0