Question:

Which of the following is not considered as an organometallic compound?

Updated On: Jan 16, 2023
  • cis-Platin
  • Ferrocene
  • Zeise's salt
  • Grignard reagent
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Organometallic compounds are those compounds which have metal directly linked with carbon atom of an organic compound/ group. These are formed either by $\sigma$-bond or $\pi$-bond or both. Cis-platin is not an organometallic compound and is used as an anticancer drug.
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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.