Co-Ordination Compounds Question 295
Question: Select the complex that can be reduced most easily.
Options:
A) $ Ni{{( CO )}_4} $
B) $ Cr{{( CO )}_6} $
C) $ V{{( CO )}_6} $
D) $ Fe{{(CO)}_5} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In it the E.A.N.
of V is $ 35( 23+12=35 ) $ so it can be reduced easily.
In all other cases the E.A.N.
is 36.