What is the oxidation state of the metal in the following coordiantion compound?
(i) Ni in Ni(CO)4 (ii) Co in [Co(CO) 4]–
(i) The oxidation state of nickel is zero.
Ni =x
CO=0
therefore oxidation state is 0
(ii) The oxidation state of cobalt is –1.
Co=x
CO=0
anion=+1
x+0=1
Therefore oxidation state is 1.