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What is the oxidation number of Fe in $Fe(CO)_5$?

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
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The Correct Option is B

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Let the oxidation state of Fe in $Fe(CO)_5 is \,x.$ $\, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, Fe(CO)_5$ $\, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, x+0\times5=0$ $\, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, x=0$ In metal carbonyls, oxidation state of metal is always zero.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.