In a cluster, H₃CoRu₃(CO)₁₂ total number of electrons considered to be involved in its formation is · ABC26IN0240

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

H3CoRu3(CO) 12 = 3+9+8x3+12x 2 = 60 electron

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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