Metal Carbonyl Complexes
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Does observed geometry match
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Some electron counting problems
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Me = -CH3, tBu = -C(CH3)3, Ph = -C6H5,
py = C5H5N, pz = NC4H4N
Counter ions not shown.
See original references for the crystal structures.
Sets in { } count as one problem.

This page created by George Lisensky, Beloit College. Last modified February 20, 2023.


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