The common heptacity observed for coordination of C₆₀ to a metal center is · ABC26IN1315
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: CSIR NET DEC 2019 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The common heptacity observed for coordination of $\mathrm{C_{60}}$ to a metal center is
(a)2
(b)4
(c)5
(d)6
Answer
Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
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Explanation
C₆₀ almost always binds metals η² through one 6,6 ring-junction C=C bond (it behaves like an electron-poor alkene), e.g. (η²-C₆₀)Pt(PPh₃)₂.