In which one of the following metal carbonyls, CO forms a bridge between metal atoms?
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
has two bridging CO groups (along with six terminal COs) connecting the two cobalt atoms.
, and contain only terminal CO ligands, with a direct metal-metal bond and no bridging CO.
Key confirmed: A.



, and contain only terminal CO ligands, with a direct metal-metal bond and no bridging CO.
Key confirmed: A.




JEE Main · 2024 · 29 Jan 2024 · Shift 1 · Single correct option