The number of Ni-Ni bonds in [CpNi(μ-PPh₂)]₂ complex obeying the 18 electron rule is · ABC26IN0277

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Organometallic Compounds · Topic: 18 Electron Rule · Exam: CSIR NET 2018 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The number of Ni-Ni bonds in $[\mathrm{CpNi}(\mu\text{-}\mathrm{PPh_2})]_2$ complex obeying the 18 electron rule is

(a)0

(b)1

(c)2

(d)3

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

Ni = 10 Cp= 5e- Ph2P=3e- TOTAL = 18e Therefore, No M-M bonds

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

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