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In the cobalt-carbonyl complex : \(\mathrm{[Co_2(CO)_8]}\), number of Co-Co bonds is "X" and terminal CO ligands is "Y". X + Y = ____________.

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\(\mathrm{Co_2(CO)_8}\) has the structure \(\mathrm{(CO)_3Co(\mu\text{-}CO)_2Co(CO)_3}\) with one Co-Co bond.
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Correct Answer: 7

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\(\mathrm{Co_2(CO)_8}\) has two bridging CO groups and six terminal CO groups: \(\mathrm{(OC)_3Co(\mu\text{-}CO)_2Co(CO)_3}\), with one metal-metal bond.
X = 1 (Co-Co bond), Y = 6 (terminal CO).
X + Y = 7.
Answer: 7
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