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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

What is the coordination number of Fe in \(\left[ Fe ( CO )_5\right]\) and \(\left[ Fe \left( C _2 O _4\right)_3\right]^{3-}\) respectively?

  1. A 3 and 5
  2. B 6 and 5
  3. C 5 and 3
  4. D 5 and 6
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(D) 5 and 6

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For \(\left[ Fe ( CO )_5\right]\): CO is monodentate. CN = \(5 \times 1 = 5\). For \(\left[ Fe \left( C _2 O _4\right)_3\right]^{3-}\): C\(_2\)O\(_4\) is bidentate. CN = \(3 \times 2 = 6\). Answer: 5 and 6.
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