Metal carbonyls can have formula M(CO)x.If EAN is 36 what are formulas for Fe , Cr, and Ni carbonyls?
Asked by | 9th May, 2012, 08:16: PM
Expert Answer:
EAN = Z - O.N +2 X C.N
36 = 26 - 0 + 2 X CN
CN =5
So the formula of Fe(CO)5
Similarly Cr (CO)6 and Ni(CO)4
Answered by | 10th May, 2012, 09:24: PM
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