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Q.

Statement-1 : In Mn2(CO)10 molecule, there are total 70 electrons in both Mn atoms.

Statement-2 : Mn2(CO)10 molecule acts as oxidising agent.

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a

Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

b

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.

c

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.

d

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

(CO)5Mn-Mn(CO)5

Total number of electrons in both Mn atoms
= 2 [Atomic number of Mn + 5 × number of electrons contributed by CO]   = 2 [25 + 5 × 2] = 70

E.A.N. number of Mn in Mn2(CO)10=2×25+2+10×22=36(Kr)

hence it can not act as an oxidising agent.

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