Mn(CO)5 gets dimerised but V (CO)6 does not. Why?
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A chemical process that results in the formation of a single dimer from the reaction of two identical molecules. This reaction is known as the dimerization reaction.
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Vanadium's carbonyl contains 17 valence electrons and has the chemical formula V(CO)₆.
- Since coordination number 6 is significantly more favorable than coordination number 7, it does not dimerize.
- V(CO)₆ is an octahedral-shaped dark violet radical.
- It contains a sterically inactive radical electron. Because it is quickly reduced to the 18 valence electron species, V(CO)₆⁻ can be used as an oxidant.
Manganese carbonyl contains 18 valence electrons and has the chemical formula Mn(CO)₅.
- Thus, it can easily dimerize as it is a stable 18 electron compound.
- It dimerizes into Mn₂(CO)₁₀.
Hence, Mn(CO)₅ gets easily dimerized but V(CO)₆ does not because it is a stable 18 electron compound.
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