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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

\(\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{CO})_x\), find the value of \(x\) ?

  1. A 4
  2. B 6
  3. C 2
  4. D 1
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(B) 6

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Here, \(\mathrm{Cr}\) has zero oxidation state, as has zero oxidation state in the compound. So, at zero oxidation state the electronic configuration of \(\mathrm{Cr}\) is \([\mathrm{Ar}] 4 s^1, 3 d^5\) that means \(\mathrm{Cr}\) has 6 valencies, as \(\mathrm{Cr}\) in this state…
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