Question

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

• A. cis-Platin
• B. Ferrocene
• C. Zeise's salt
• D. Grignard reagent

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

cis-Platin

Answer 2

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.