Bonding in Metal Carbonyls

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Bonding in Metal Carbonyls: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Metal Carbonyls, Classification of Metal Carbonyls and, Structures of Metal Carbonyls

Important Questions on Bonding in Metal Carbonyls

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as “Assertion A” and the other is labelled as “Reason R”

Assertion A : In the complex Ni(CO)4 and Fe(CO)5, the metals have zero oxidation state.

Reason R : Low oxidation states are found when a complex has ligands capable of π-donor character in addition to the σ-bonding.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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The number of sigma and pi bonds present in Fe2CO9 respectively are

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Among the given complexes that possess "CO" ligand bridges are

Co2CO8I  Fe3CO12II  Mn2CO10III  Fe2CO9IV

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In which of the following complex formation the bond length of the ligand (mentioned in brackets) decreases as compared to its isolated state.

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Which of the following complexes has the strongest metal-carbon bond?

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The number of bridging carbonyls in Co2CO8 is

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 Homonuclear metal carbonyls are those that have two or more than two metal centres but are of the same type.

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An example of homonuclear metal carbonyl is

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How the polynuclear metal carbonyls are classified on the basis of type of metals?

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Write a note on the classification of metal carbonyls.

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The transition metal in which of the following compound has zero oxidation state?

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Write a short note on bonding in metal carbonyls.

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The correct pair of orbitals involved in $\pi$ -bonding between metal and CO in metal carbonyl complexes is:

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Which of following involves maximum C-O  bond length :-

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Correct statement for these compounds is :

(i) CoCO6

(ii) CoCO5NH3

(iii) CoCO4NH32

(iv) CoCO3NH33

(v) CoCO2NH34

(vi) CoCONH35

 

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In Mn2(CO)10, the count of Mn-Mn bond(s) is/are  ________.

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The coordination geometry around the manganese in decacarbonyldimanganese0

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

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Shape of Mn2CO10