Question

$\left[C{O}_2\right(CO{)}_8]$ displays :

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D one Co-Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO.

According to given image 1 Co-Co bond 6 terminal Co and 2 bridging Co is present.

Hence option D is correct.