The number of metal-metal bonds in Ir₄(CO)₁₂ is

(b) 6. Explanation: Six Ir–Ir bonds (b).

Q63 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, June 2013

Paper: CSIR-NET June 2013 · Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Organometallic Compounds · Topic: Metal Carbonyls · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The number of metal-metal bonds in $\operatorname{Ir}_{4}(\mathrm{CO})_{12}$ is

(a)4

(b)6

(c)10

(d)12

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Six Ir–Ir bonds (b).

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