Question

$[C{o}_2(CO{)}_8]$ displays :

• A. one Co-Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO
• B. one Co-Co bond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO
• C. no Co-Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO
• D. no Co-Co bond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) one Co-Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO