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The oxidation number of cobalt in `K[Co(CO)_(4)]` is:A. `+1`B. `-1`C. `+3`D. `-3`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`1 xx (+1) +x +4 xx (0) = 0`
`1+x=0 implies x= -1`
Oxidation number of Co `= -1`


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