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NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
What happens to nickel tetracarbonyl at higher temperatures in the...
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.