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Co 2 CO 8 displays
Options
- Ano Co - Co bonds, six terminal CO and two bridging CO .
- Bno Co - Co bonds, four terminal CO and four bridging CO .
- Cone Co - Co bonds, six terminal CO and two bridging CO .
- Done Co - Co bonds, four terminal CO and four bridging CO .
Correct answer
C. one Co - Co bonds, six terminal CO and two bridging CO .
Step-by-step solution
There is 1 metal-metal bond. The structure of Co 2 ( CO ) 8 is octahedral. There are 6 ligands in the structure. The structure has two tautomeric forms. In Co 2 ( CO ) 8 , 1   Co - Co bond, 6 terminal Co and 2 bridging Co is present.