Question

The sum of bridging carbonyls in W(CO)₆ and Mn₂(CO)₁₀ is_____.

Hint:

For determining bridging carbonyls:
• Examine the geometry and bonding of the complex.
• Bridging carbonyls are shared between two metal centers, while terminal carbonyls are bonded to a single metal atom.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 0

1. Bridging Carbonyls in W(CO)₆:
- Tungsten hexacarbonyl (W(CO)₆) has an octahedral geometry, and all carbonyl ligands are terminal.
- Number of bridging carbonyls: 0.
2. Bridging Carbonyls in Mn₂(CO)₁₀:
- Manganese decacarbonyl (Mn₂(CO)₁₀) has a metal-metal bond with all carbonyls being terminal in its structure.
- Number of bridging carbonyls: 0.
3. Total Bridging Carbonyls:
- Sum = 0 + 0 = 0.