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In the carbonyl compound \( \mathrm{Fe}_{2}(\mathrm{CO})_{9} \) what is the EAN of Fe:
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Options:
  • A \( 34 \)
  • B \( 35 \)
  • C \( 36 \)
  • D \( 37 \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( 36 \)


EAN of Fe=26+1+1+1+1+3×2=36

In the above expression, 1 is written for normal covalent bond and ligand donate 2 electrons.

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