Q26 / 90 · JEE Main 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1) · Chemistry

In which one of the following metal carbonyls, CO forms a bridge between metal atoms?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Co2(CO)8
  • B
     Mn2(CO)10
  • C
    Os3(CO)12
  • D
    Ru3(CO)12

Solution

In the most common bridging mode, denoted μ2 or simply μ, the CO  ligand bridges a pair of metals. This bonding mode is observed in the commonly available metal carbonyls: Co2CO8, Fe2CO9, Fe3CO12and Co4CO12. In certain higher nuclearity clusters, CO bridges between three or even four metals.

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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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