MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

What is coordination number of central metal ion in [Fe(CO)] ?

(A)3
(B)5
(C)4
(D)6Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Coordination number is the number of donor atoms attached to the central metal ion. The oxalate ion, , is a bidentate chelating ligand (it binds through two oxygen atoms). Three oxalate ligands therefore provide

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