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Pick out the complex compound in which the central metal atom obeys $\mathrm{EAN}$ rule strictly.
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$\mathrm{K}_{4}\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]$
In $\mathrm{K}_{4}\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]$, the central metal atom obeys EAN rule.
EAN $=Z-X+Y=26-2+12=36$
where,
$Z$ = atomic number
$X=$ number of electrons lost, while forming metal ion.
$Y=$ number of electron donated by ligands.
EAN $=Z-X+Y=26-2+12=36$
where,
$Z$ = atomic number
$X=$ number of electrons lost, while forming metal ion.
$Y=$ number of electron donated by ligands.
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