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The effective atomic number of Co(CO)4 is 35 and hence, is less stable. It attains stability by:

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Oxidation of Co.
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Reduction of Co.
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Dimerization
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Tetramerization.
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Solution

The correct option is C Dimerization
The effective atomic number of Co(CO)4 is 35 and hence, is less stable. It attains stability by dimerization. In dimer, each Co(CO)4 unit shares one electron. So, the EAN of each unit becomes 36.

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