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In Ni(CO)4 what is the oxidation number of Ni?

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Answer:

Ni(CO)4 – Tetra carbonylnickel.

CO – Neutral ligand

Oxidation state of CO – 0

Let’s calculate the oxidation state of nitrogen in Ni(CO)4;

x + ( 4 0 ) = 0

x = 0

Therefore, the oxidation state of “Ni” in Ni(CO)4 will be zero.

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