The number of CO ligands that can be attached to Fe(Z=26) on the basis of E.A.N. theory are
The number of CO ligands that can be attached to Fe(Z=26) on the basis of E.A.N. theory are
A. 5
B. 6
C. 10
D. 12
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At . No.of Fe = 26
At. No. of next noble gas = 36 (Kr)
`:.` Number of electrons to be provided by ligands
= 36-26=10
As each CO provides two electrons, no of CO ligands = `10div 2 =5`
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