MCQ
The IUPAC name of [Ni(CO)4​] is:
  • A
    Tetracarbonyl nickelete (0)
  • B
    Tetracarbonyl nickelete (II)
  • C
    Tetracarbonyl nickel (0)
  • D
    Tetracarbonyl nickel (II)

Answer

  1. Tetracarbonyl nickel (0)

Explanation:

The IUPAC name of Ni(CO)4​ is Tetracarbonyl nickel (0) since the oxidation state of carbonyl ligand is 0, so Ni will also be 0 and four ligand are bonded to central metal atom.

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