Question
Question: The effective atomic number of Co(CO)4 is 35 and hence is less stable. It attains stability by...
The effective atomic number of Co(CO)4 is 35 and hence is less stable. It attains stability by
A
Oxidation of Co
B
Reduction of Co
C
Dimerization
D
None
Answer
Reduction of Co
Explanation
Solution
As on dimerisation the EAN of each Co metal becomes 36 (Kr configuration); EAN = 27 + 1 + 8 = 36.