MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsCoordination Compounds and Terminology

The charge on the central metal ion in the complex [Ni(CO)4] is

A.+2

B.+4

C.0✓ Correct

D.+3

Explanation

In the given complex the charge on the overall complex is zero. The ligand CO is also neutral. Hence, the overall charge on Ni will be zero. Therefore, the correct option is (c). COORDINATION COMPOUNDS 4

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