Consider the Transition Metal Complex Cr(C₆H₆)(CO)₃

question 82

Multiple Choice

Consider the transition metal complex Cr(C₆H₆) (CO) ₃.The oxidation state of the metal is ____.

• A)0
• B)+1
• C)+3
• D)+5
• E)+6

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