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

A

+l

B

3

C

-1

D

-3

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The correct Answer is:
C
© `K[Co{CO)_4]`
Let O.N. of Co be x then `1 xx (+1) + x + 4 xx (0) = 0`
`therefore O.N. of Co is = -1`
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