JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3cc211
Using the 18-electron rule per metal, the total number of metal-metal bonds in one molecule each of MnX2(CO)X10, FeX2(CO)X9, CoX2(CO)X8 and FeX3(CO)X12 is:
A7
B5
C6
D4
Answer: C
Bonds = (18 x number of metals - total valence electrons)/2. MnX2(CO)X10: (36−34)/2=1. FeX2(CO)X9: (36−34)/2=1. CoX2(CO)X8: (36−34)/2=1. FeX3(CO)X12: (54−48)/2=3. Total = 1+1+1+3=6.