MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsCoordination Compounds and Terminology
In the complex ion [Fe(H2O)5NO]2+
A.Fe is in the +1 oxidation state, and NO coordinates✓ Correct
B.Fe is in the +2 oxidation state, and NO coordinates
C.Fe is in the +3 oxidation state and NO coordinates
D.Fe is in the +2 oxidation state and NO coordinates
Explanation
Oxidation state of Fe is 1 and NO+ is + 1. (nitrosonium ion) Oxidation state of NO is 1 and the Brown ring formed is [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4.
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