The number of bridged CO ligands present in Fe 2 CO 9 and CO 2 CO 8 , respective are

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The number of bridged

CO

ligands present in

{Fe}_{2} {(CO)}_{9}

and

{CO}_{2} {(CO)}_{8,}

respective are

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 2)

Options:

A $2, 1$
B $2, 2$
C $2, 3$
D $3, 2$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

3, 2

According to the question, the bridge carbonyl group in ${Fe}_{2} {(CO)}_{9}$ is $3$ .
Similar, the bridge carbonyl group in cobalt octa-carbonyl is $2$ .

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