Question

In the metal carbonyls of the general formula M(CO)x where M = metal x = 4, EAN rule is satisfied for atomic number of M equal to:

• (A) 26
• (B) 27
• (C) 25
• (D) 28

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The atomic number of the central metal atom can be determined by the EAN rule.
Given : metal carbonyl is M(CO)x where, M = metal x = 4
Thus, the metal carbonyl is M(CO)4The CO is a neutral ligand, having a lone pair of electrons.  
It is a  monodentate ligand.
Thus, electrons donated per ligand per donor atom = 2 Number of electrons donated by 4 CO molecule = 2 × 4 = 8 electrons.
According to the EAN rule, the ligands in the coordination sphere of a transition metal complex must provide the necessary number of electrons that will give the central metal ion the electronic configuration of a noble gas.
We know that,Effective atomic number (EAN) for M = Atomic number of M (Z) + Number of electrons donated by 4COLet EAN be 36 (Atomic number of krypton, a rare gas).
36 = Z + 8Z = 36 - 8 = 28
Therefore,Atomic number of M = 28
Hence, the correct option is (D).