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Find the value of x in HxMn(CO)5

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a

2

b

1

c

-2

d

-1

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The value of x is 1. The compound is HxMn(CO)5

If EAN of a central metal atom of α complex compound no. of a noble gas.

If n, Z, an x  are the numbers of ligands, atomic Number and oxidation state of metal ion

EAN is found as,

36=25+x+103635=xx=+125+x+10=36x=+1

Hence, the correct option is C

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