Question

The heptacity of allyl and Cp and the ligation mode of NO in the thermodynamically stable complexes
[(η^x-allyl)Ru(CO)₂(NO)] and [(η^y-Cp)Ru(CO)2(NO)],
respectively, are
(The heptacity of allyl and Cp are denoted by η^x and η^y, respectively.)

• A. (η³, NO-bent) and (η³, NO-linear)
• B. (η³, NO-linear) and (η³, NO-bent)
• C. (η¹, NO-bent) and (η³, NO-bent)
• D. (η¹, NO-bent) and (η⁵, NO-linear)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is (B) : (η³, NO-linear) and (η³, NO-bent).