Sidgwick's theory
Question
The complex, Cr(CO)x obeys EAN rule value of ‘x’ is
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Solution
If EAN is obeyed the value of EAN of the complex must be equal to atomic number of next higher inertgas.
EAN of Cr(CO)x must be 36.
EAN = ‘Z’ of central metal -oxidation state of metal +2(Coordination number)
36 = 24 - 0 + 2x
x = 6
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