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$[Mn_2(CO)_{10}]$ and $[Co_2(CO)_8]$ structures have A. Metal-Metal linkage B. Terminal CO groups C. Bridging CO groups D. Metal in zero oxidation state. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Only A, B, C
B
Only B, C, D
C
Only A, C, D
D
Only A, B, D
Detailed Solution
Both $[Mn_2(CO)_{10}]$ and $[Co_2(CO)_8]$ have a metal-metal bond (A) and terminal CO groups (B), and in both the metal is in the zero oxidation state (D). $[Mn_2(CO)_{10}]$ has no bridging CO groups (only $[Co_2(CO)_8]$ has bridging CO), so statement C does not hold for both. Hence, only A, B, D.