NEETChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
What happens to nickel tetracarbonyl at higher temperatures in the Mond Process?
Options
- AIt remains stable
- BIt solidifies
- CIt decomposes
- DIt forms nickel oxide
Correct answer
C. It decomposes
Step-by-step solution
At higher temperatures (450 – 470 K), nickel tetracarbonyl decomposes to yield pure nickel and carbon monoxide.