Question

The effective atomic number (EAN) of a metal carbonyl, m(CO)_x is 36. The atomic number of the metal is 26. The value of 'x' is ______.

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Answer 1

The effective atomic number (EAN) of a metal carbonyl, m(CO)_x is 36. The atomic number of the metal is 26. The value of 'x' is 5.

Explanation:

EAN = 36 = 26 + 2 × x

2x = 10

x = 5