Organometallic Chemistry

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Which of the following is an example of an organometallic compound?

  1. Sodium chloride

  2. Ferrocene

  3. Carbon dioxide

  4. Water


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ferrocene is an organometallic compound because it contains a metal-carbon bond.

What is the IUPAC name of the compound [Fe(CO)5]?

  1. Iron pentacarbonyl

  2. Pentacarbonyl iron

  3. Iron(II) pentacarbonyl

  4. Pentacarbonyl iron(0)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IUPAC name of the compound [Fe(CO)5] is iron pentacarbonyl.

Which of the following is a type of metal-ligand bond?

  1. Ionic bond

  2. Covalent bond

  3. Hydrogen bond

  4. van der Waals bond


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metal-ligand bonds are typically covalent bonds.

What is the 18-electron rule?

  1. The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 18 electrons in its valence shell.

  2. The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 12 electrons in its valence shell.

  3. The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 6 electrons in its valence shell.

  4. The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 2 electrons in its valence shell.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 18-electron rule states that a metal complex is stable when it has 18 electrons in its valence shell.

Which of the following is an example of a sigma-bonded ligand?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Ethylene

  3. Ammonia

  4. Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon monoxide is an example of a sigma-bonded ligand because it donates a pair of electrons to the metal center through a sigma bond.

Which of the following is an example of a pi-bonded ligand?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Ethylene

  3. Ammonia

  4. Water


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ethylene is an example of a pi-bonded ligand because it donates a pair of electrons to the metal center through a pi bond.

What is the difference between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous catalyst?

  1. A homogeneous catalyst is in the same phase as the reactants, while a heterogeneous catalyst is in a different phase.

  2. A homogeneous catalyst is more active than a heterogeneous catalyst.

  3. A homogeneous catalyst is less selective than a heterogeneous catalyst.

  4. A homogeneous catalyst is more expensive than a heterogeneous catalyst.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A homogeneous catalyst is in the same phase as the reactants, while a heterogeneous catalyst is in a different phase.

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous catalyst?

  1. Nickelocene

  2. Palladium on carbon

  3. Raney nickel

  4. Ziegler-Natta catalyst


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nickelocene is an example of a homogeneous catalyst because it is in the same phase as the reactants.

Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous catalyst?

  1. Nickelocene

  2. Palladium on carbon

  3. Raney nickel

  4. Ziegler-Natta catalyst


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Palladium on carbon is an example of a heterogeneous catalyst because it is in a different phase than the reactants.

What is the role of a ligand in an organometallic compound?

  1. To donate electrons to the metal center.

  2. To accept electrons from the metal center.

  3. To stabilize the metal center.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ligands donate electrons to the metal center, accept electrons from the metal center, and stabilize the metal center.

Which of the following is an example of an organometallic reaction?

  1. The reaction of a metallocene with an alkene.

  2. The reaction of a metallocene with a diene.

  3. The reaction of a metallocene with a carbon monoxide.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above reactions are examples of organometallic reactions.

What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts a carbon monoxide molecule into a carbon-carbon bond?

  1. Carbonylation

  2. Hydroformylation

  3. Alkylation

  4. Acylation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbonylation is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts a carbon monoxide molecule into a carbon-carbon bond.

What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts a hydrogen molecule into a carbon-carbon bond?

  1. Carbonylation

  2. Hydroformylation

  3. Alkylation

  4. Acylation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydroformylation is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts a hydrogen molecule into a carbon-carbon bond.

What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts an alkyl group into a carbon-carbon bond?

  1. Carbonylation

  2. Hydroformylation

  3. Alkylation

  4. Acylation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alkylation is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts an alkyl group into a carbon-carbon bond.

What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts an acyl group into a carbon-carbon bond?

  1. Carbonylation

  2. Hydroformylation

  3. Alkylation

  4. Acylation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Acylation is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts an acyl group into a carbon-carbon bond.

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