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The oxidation number of cobalt in K[Co(C...

The oxidation number of cobalt in `K[Co(CO)_(4)]` is -

A

`+1`

B

`+3`

C

`-1`

D

`-3`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Let oxidation number of cobalt = x
`therefore" "1+x+4xx0=0," or "x=-1`
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