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Q. In the complex $Fe(CO)_x$, the value of x is

Coordination Compounds

Solution:

$Fe(CO)_x$
No. of electrons from Fe = 26
$x$ ligands contribute electrons = $2x$
$\therefore \,$ 26 + 2$x$ = EAN = 36 or $x$ = 5.