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Question
What is the oxidation state of Ni in Ni(CO)4?
Short Answer
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Solution
Ni(CO)4 oxidation state of Ni is:
CO (carbonyl) is a neutral ligand (no charge).
Let the oxidation state of Ni be x.
The total charge on the complex is 0.
So,
x + 4(0) = 0
x = 0
In Ni(CO)4, the oxidation state of Ni is 0.
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Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds - Review Exercises [Page 517]
