Question
[ Mn _2( CO )_ 10 ] and [ Co _2( CO )_8 ] structures have A. Metal-Metal linkage B. Terminal CO groups C. Bridging CO groups D. Metal in zero oxidation state Choose the correct answer from the options given below
NEET
Chemistry
Coordination Compounds
2024
NEET 2024 (Re-NEET)
NEET Chemistry Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. Only A, B, C
- B. Only B, C, D
- C. Only A, C, D
- D. Only A, B, D
Answer
D. Only A, B, D
Step-by-step solution
A. Metal-Metal linkage present. B. Terminal CO groups are present C. In [ Mn _2( CO )_ 10 ] bridging CO groups are not present. D. Metal is in zero oxidation state.
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