Question:

Iron carbonyl, $Fe(CO)_5$ is

Updated On: May 5, 2024
  • dinuclear
  • tetranuclear
  • trinuclear
  • mononuclear
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

??Based on the number of metal atoms present in a complex, they are classified into mononuclear, dinuclear, trinuclear and so on.

eg: $Fe ( CO )_{5}:$ mononuclear

$Co _{2}( CO )_{8}:$ dinuclear

$Fe _{3}( CO )_{12}:$ trinuclear
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.