JEE Main 2022 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 24th June Morning Shift
Question
In the cobalt-carbonyl complex : [Co2(CO)8], number of Co-Co bonds is "X" and terminal CO ligands is "Y". X + Y = ___________.
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Show full solutionCorrect answer: 7
Correct answer
7
Step-by-step explanation

x = 1
y = 6
x + y = 7
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