Q.

Which of the following species(s) act as reducing agent.

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a

Co(CN)64

b

Mn(CO)6

c

V(CO)6

d

CoNO264

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

Because the metal carbonyl is stable when EAN is equal to the nearest noble gas configuration,  Mn(CO)6 can act as a reducing agent.

V(CO)6+eV(CO)6(O.A)EAN=36Mn(CO)6Mn(CO)6++e(R.A.) EAN=36

Thus, the correct answer is A, B, D.

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