[Co2(CO)8] displays :
one Co−Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO
one Co−Co bond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO
no Co−Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO
no Co−Co bond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO
As we discussed in the concept
Pi bond -
This type of bond is formed by sidewise or lateral over lapping of two half filled atomic orbitals.
- wherein
In one Co-Co bond, six terminal bond and two bridge CO are present
Option 1)
one Co−Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO
This option is correct
Option 2)
one Co−Co bond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO
This option is incorrect
Option 3)
no Co−Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO
This option is incorrect
Option 4)
no Co−Co bond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO
This option is incorrect
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