It is possible to consider bridging carbonyl ligands in several different ways, with differing numbers of electrons

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It is possible to consider bridging carbonyl ligands in several different ways, with differing numbers of electrons donated to metals. Describe how it is possible to account for the structure of [Fe2(CO)9] as having an 18-electron count at both metals, but without invoking the presence of an Fe–Fe bond.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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