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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is the fundamental building block of metal carbonyl complexes?
💡 Hint: Think about the ligands involved in coordination complexes.
Question 2
Easy
Which geometry does tetracarbonylnickel(0) exhibit?
💡 Hint: Recall the number of carbonyl ligands attached to nickel.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What type of geometry does tetracarbonylnickel(0) exhibit?
- Tetrahedral
- Octahedral
- Linear
💡 Hint: Recall the ligand arrangement around the nickel.
Question 2
True or False: The bonding in metal carbonyls only involves sigma bonds.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of carbon monoxide as a ligand.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Analyze the metal carbonyl structure of octacarbonyldicobalt(0) and explain the significance of its bonding interactions.
💡 Hint: Consider how the two cobalt centers interact with CO.
Question 2
Calculate the bond order in a carbonyl complex with a given number of electrons in d orbitals and their engagement in bonding.
💡 Hint: Use the bonding and antibonding relationship to find the order.
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