Q.

The sum of oxidation state of the metals in Fe(CO)5,VO2+ and WO3 is ________.          [2023]


Ans.

(10)

In [Fe(CO)5], oxidation number of Fe = 0

In VO2+, oxidation number of V = +4

In WO3, oxidation number of W = +6

Sum = 0 + 4 + 6 = 10