What is oxidation number of iron in Fe(CO)5? Explain how you have calculated.
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			Swarna Kamal Dhyawala
					·2013-05-09 10:43:42
			
			
		The oxidation state of iron is zero.Because when a complex compound has ligands capable of π-acceptor character in addition to the σ-bonding then low oxidation states are found.
 Anurag Ghosh ligands are d anions????Upvote·0· Reply ·2013-05-11 17:12:53 Anurag Ghosh ligands are d anions????Upvote·0· Reply ·2013-05-11 17:12:53
 

