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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following can be reduce easily
A
V(CO) 6
B
Mo(CO) 6
C
D
Fe(CO) 5
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
can be easily reduced to 
has a total of 17 bonding electrons, hence it is very reactive and unstable. 
on the other hand has complete set of 18 bonding electrons as an electron is added into the bonding orbital when 
gets reduced to 
. All others have 18 bonding electrons.
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