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An example of a sigma bonded organometallic compound is:

A

Ruthenocene

B

Grignard's reagent

C

Ferrocene

D

Cobaltocene

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Definition: Organometallic compounds are compounds containing carbon-metal bonds .
  2. Grignard's Reagent: These are alkyl magnesium halides, represented as RMgXR-Mg-X. The bond between the carbon atom of the alkyl group (RR) and the magnesium metal (MgMg) is a sigma (σ{\sigma}) bond formed by the sharing of electrons (though highly polar) .
  3. Other Options: Ferrocene [Fe(η5C5H5)2][Fe(\eta^5-C_5H_5)_2], Cobaltocene [Co(η5C5H5)2][Co(\eta^5-C_5H_5)_2], and Ruthenocene [Ru(η5C5H5)2][Ru(\eta^5-C_5H_5)_2] are metallocenes (sandwich compounds). In these complexes, the metal atom is bonded to the π\pi-electron cloud of the cyclopentadienyl rings, making them π\pi-bonded organometallic compounds rather than simple sigma-bonded ones.

Conclusion: Grignard's reagent is the correct example of a sigma-bonded organometallic compound among the choices.

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