ABC26IN0240 · Organometallic Compounds

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

In a cluster, $\mathrm{H_3CoRu_3(CO)_{12}}$ total number of electrons considered to be involved in its formation is
(a)57
(b)60
(c)63
(d)72
Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
$\mathrm{H_3CoRu_3(CO)_{12}} = 3+9+8\times3+12\times2 = 60$ electrons.

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