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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

The number of bridging carbonyl groups in [Co2(CO)8][Co_2(CO)_8] and [Mn2(CO)10][Mn_2(CO)_{10}], respectively are:

A

2 and 0

B

2 and 2

C

2 and 4

D

0 and 2

Step-by-Step Solution

According to NCERT, octacarbonyldicobalt(0), [Co2(CO)8][Co_2(CO)_8], features a Co-Co bond bridged by two CO groups, meaning it has 2 bridging carbonyl ligands. On the other hand, decacarbonyldimanganese(0), [Mn2(CO)10][Mn_2(CO)_{10}], consists of two square pyramidal Mn(CO)5Mn(CO)_5 units joined solely by a Mn-Mn bond, without any bridging carbonyl groups. Therefore, the respective numbers of bridging carbonyls are 2 and 0.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Coordination Compounds. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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