Question

The heptacity of allyl and Cp and the ligation mode of NO in the thermodynamically stable complexes
[(ηx-allyl)Ru(CO)2(NO)] and [(ηy-Cp)Ru(CO)2(NO)],
respectively, are
(The heptacity of allyl and Cp are denoted by ηx and ηy, respectively.)

• A. (η3, NO-bent) and (η3, NO-linear)
• B. (η3, NO-linear) and (η3, NO-bent)
• C. (η1, NO-bent) and (η3, NO-bent)
• D. (η1, NO-bent) and (η5, NO-linear)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(η3, NO-linear) and (η3, NO-bent)

Answer 2

The correct option is (B) : (η3, NO-linear) and (η3, NO-bent).