NEET Chemistry Coordination Number MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing structures of homoleptic metal carbonyls with different coordination numbers. Which of the following correctly describes the coordination number of [Fe(CO)5]?
5, trigonal bipyramidal
4, tetrahedral
6, octahedral
2, linear
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The coordination number of [Fe(CO)5] is 5, and its structure is trigonal bipyramidal, as described in the NCERT context for metal carbonyls.
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