The oxidation state of Ni and the number of metal-metal bonds in [Ni2(CO)6 ]2- that are consistent with the 18 electron rule are

ABC26IN1391 · Organometallic Compounds

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Organometallic Compounds · Topic: 18 Electron Rule · Exam: NET JUNE 2014 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The oxidation state of Ni and the number of metal-metal bonds in $\left[\mathrm{Ni}_{2}(\mathrm{CO})_{6}\right]^{2-}$ that are consistent with the 18 electron rule are

(a)Ni (-II), 1 bond

(b)Ni(IV), 2 bonds

(c)Ni(-I), 1 bond

(d)Ni(IV), 3 bonds

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

Explanation

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