EAN of cobalt is 36 in knowing that atomic number of Co is 27, is present as
A
Peroxide ion
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B
Dioxide ion
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C
Superoxide ion
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D
Oxide ion
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Solution
The correct option is APeroxide ion Peroxide =L2−2, Dioxide =2O2− Superoxide =O−2, Oxide =O2− Ean =Z−0.N+2×C.N ∴ If O2is present as =O2−2, then O.N. of Co is +3 ∴ EAN =27−3+2×6=36