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OpenStudy (abb0t):

Is this molecule consistent with thee 18 electron rule?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

\[\mu - CO -[ \eta^4-C_4H_4Fe(CO)]_2\]

OpenStudy (abb0t):

My issue is btween the bridging iron's and the acetylene molecule. I want to say it doesn't but the answer says that it does. I dont see how.

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

iam not getting clear picture of the molecular format of your formula can u rewrite it

OpenStudy (abb0t):

\[\mu-CO-[\eta^4-C_4H_4Fe(CO)]_2 \]

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

yes i think

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Can you explain your reasoning? I can draw the structure if it helps. I'm pretty sure I drew it correctly.

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

yaaa please draw it

OpenStudy (abb0t):

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