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In which of the following compounds transition metal may have zero oxidation state?

A
[Fe(CO)5]
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[Ni(CN)4]2
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C
Fe2O3
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CrO5
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Solution

The correct option is B [Fe(CO)5]
Since CO is neutral, Fe is in zero oxidation state in [Fe(CO)5].

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