Question

In the complex $Fe(CO{)}_x$, the value of x is

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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