Question

What are metal carbonyls? Explain the role of CO in metal carbonyls.

Answer 1

Metal carbonyls are coordination complexes of transition metals with carbon monoxide ligands. Metal carbonyls are useful in organic synthesis and as catalysts or catalyst precursors in homogeneous catalysis, such as hydroformylation and Reppe chemistry.

Answer 2

Hello friend,

◆ Metal carbonyls -

• Co-ordination complexes of transition metals with carbon monoxide ligands are termed as metal carbonyls.
• These metal carbonyls are poor conductors of electricity & sublimate at lower temperature.

◆ Role of CO in metal carbonyls -

• Carbonyl compounds can release CO during heating.
• This CO can be used as catalyst for reduction of minerals during metal extraction.

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