The EAN of metal atoms in `[Fe(XO)_2(NO^+)_2]` and `Co_2 (CO)_8` respectively are :
The EAN of metal atoms in `[Fe(XO)_2(NO^+)_2]` and `Co_2 (CO)_8` respectively are :
A. 34, 35
B. 34, 36
C. 36, 36
D. 36, 35
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Correct Answer - C
Oxidation state of iron in `overset("-2 " " 0 " " +)([Fe(CO)_2(NO)_2])`=x+2(0)+2=0,x= -2
So EAN =28+8=36
Oxidation state of cobalt in `Co_2(CO)_8`=2x+8(-0)= or x=0
So EAN = 27+1+8 =36
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