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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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Solution
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
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