In a cluster, H₃CoRu₃(CO)₁₂ total number of electrons considered to be involved in its formation is

(b) 60. Explanation: 60 cluster valence electrons (b).

Q70 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, December 2013

Paper: CSIR-NET December 2013 · Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Organometallic Compounds · Topic: 18 Electron Rule · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

In a cluster, $\mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{CoRu}_{3}(\mathrm{CO})_{12}$ total number of electrons considered to be involved in its formation is

(a)57

(b)60

(c)63

(d)72

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

60 cluster valence electrons (b).

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