Q44 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2011 · Chemistry

Which of the following is a wrong statement?

  • A
    $\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4$ has zero oxidation number for Ni
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4$ has oxidation number +4 for Ni
  • C
    Ni is metal
  • D
    CO is gas

Solution

In $\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\right]$, Ni has zero oxidation number.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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