Question
Chemistry Question on Werner’s Theory of Coordination Compounds
The number of bridging CO ligand (s) and Co−Co bond (s) in CO2(CO)8, respectively are :
A
0 and 2
B
2 and 0
C
4 and 0
D
2 and 1
Answer
2 and 1
Explanation
Solution
As can be seen from the structure of Co2(CO)8, there are two CO bridging ligand and one Co - Co bond.