JEE Main 2017ChemistryCoordination CompoundsEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2017Coordination Compounds Question with Solution

JEE Main 2017 (09 Apr Online)

Question

Co2CO8 displays

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Correct answer
Cone Co-Co bonds, six terminal CO and two bridging CO.

Step-by-step explanation

There is 1 metal-metal bond. 

The structure of Co2(CO)8 is octahedral.

There are 6 ligands in the structure.

The structure has two tautomeric forms.

In Co2(CO)81 Co-Co bond, 6 terminal Co and 2 bridging Co is present.

 

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