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In which of the following compounds transition metal is in oxidation state zero

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[Co(NH3)6]Cl2
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[Fe(H2O)6SO4]
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[Ni(CO)4]
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[Fe(H2O)3](OH)2
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Solution

The correct option is C [Ni(CO)4]
Nickel shows zero oxidation state in carbonyl complex as CO ligand has 0 charge and complex as a whole also has 0 charge. So, central metal atom has 0 charge.

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