Consider the following statements, I and II: I : [Rh(CO)₂ I₂]⁻ catalytically converts CH₃ I and CO to CH₃ COI… · ABC26IN1448
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Organometallic Compounds · Topic: Organometallic Compounds – General · Exam: CSIR NET DEC 2016 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
Consider the following statements, I and II:I : $\left[\mathrm{Rh}(\mathrm{CO})_{2} \mathrm{I}_{2}\right]^{-}$ catalytically converts $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{I}$ and CO to $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COI}$II : $\left[\mathrm{Rh}(\mathrm{CO})_{2} \mathrm{I}_{2}\right]^{-}$ is diamagnetic in natureThe correct from the following is
(a)I and II are correct and II is an explanation of I
(b)I and II are correct and II is not an explanation of I
(c)I is correct and II is incorrect
(d)I and II are incorrect
Answer
Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
[Rh(CO)₂I₂]⁻ is the Monsanto acetic-acid catalyst (I true) and, as a d⁸ square-planar complex, is diamagnetic (II true); its diamagnetism is not the reason for its catalysis.