Match the compounds given in Column I with the oxidation state of cobalt present in it (given in column II) and assign the correct code.
Column~I Column~II (Compound) (Oxidation state of Co)A. [Co(NCS)(NH3)5](SO3)1. +4B. [Co(NH3)4Cl2]SO42. 0C. Na4[Co(S2O3)3]3. +2A. [Co2(CO)8]4. +3
Code
ABCD(a)1243(b)4321(c)3142(d)4132
A.→(4) B.→(1) C.→(3) D.→(2)
Oxidation state of CMI (central metal ion) can be calculated by considering the oxidation state of whole molecule is equal to charge present on coordination sphere.
A. [Co(NCS)(NH3)5](SO3)
Let oxidation state of Co is x.
x−1+5×0=+2x=+2+1=+3
B. [Co(NH3)4Cl2]SO4
Let oxidation state of Co = x.
⇒x+4×0+2×(−1)=+2⇒x−2=+2 x=4
C. Na4[Co(S2O3)3]
Let oxidation state of Co = x.
x+3×(−2)=−4x−6=−4x=−4+6=+2
D. [Co2(CO)8]
Let oxidation state of Co = x.
x−8×0=0x=0
Hence, correct choice is (d).