The product obained in the reaction of Mn₂(CO)₁₀ with Br₂ is · ABC26IN0532
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Organometallic Compounds · Topic: Organometallic Compounds – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The product obained in the reaction of $\mathrm{Mn}_{2}(\mathrm{CO})_{10}$ with $\mathrm{Br}_{2}$ is
(a)$\mathrm{Mn}(\mathrm{CO})_{5} \mathrm{Br}$
(b)$\mathrm{Mn}_{2}(\mathrm{CO})_{8} \mathrm{Br}_{2}$
(c)$\mathrm{Mn}(\mathrm{CO})_{4} \mathrm{Br}_{2}$
(d)$\mathrm{Mn}_{2}(\mathrm{CO})_{9} \mathrm{Br}$
Answer
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Explanation
Br₂ cleaves the Mn–Mn bond: Mn₂(CO)₁₀ + Br₂ → 2Mn(CO)₅Br (a).
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