Questions
Which of the following is an example of an organometallic compound?
- Sodium chloride
- Ferrocene
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
What is the IUPAC name of the compound [Fe(CO)5]?
- Iron pentacarbonyl
- Pentacarbonyl iron
- Iron(II) pentacarbonyl
- Pentacarbonyl iron(0)
Which of the following is a type of metal-ligand bond?
- Ionic bond
- Covalent bond
- Hydrogen bond
- van der Waals bond
What is the 18-electron rule?
- The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 18 electrons in its valence shell.
- The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 12 electrons in its valence shell.
- The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 6 electrons in its valence shell.
- The rule that states that a metal complex is stable when it has 2 electrons in its valence shell.
Which of the following is an example of a sigma-bonded ligand?
- Carbon monoxide
- Ethylene
- Ammonia
- Water
Which of the following is an example of a pi-bonded ligand?
- Carbon monoxide
- Ethylene
- Ammonia
- Water
What is the difference between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous catalyst?
- A homogeneous catalyst is in the same phase as the reactants, while a heterogeneous catalyst is in a different phase.
- A homogeneous catalyst is more active than a heterogeneous catalyst.
- A homogeneous catalyst is less selective than a heterogeneous catalyst.
- A homogeneous catalyst is more expensive than a heterogeneous catalyst.
Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous catalyst?
- Nickelocene
- Palladium on carbon
- Raney nickel
- Ziegler-Natta catalyst
Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous catalyst?
- Nickelocene
- Palladium on carbon
- Raney nickel
- Ziegler-Natta catalyst
What is the role of a ligand in an organometallic compound?
- To donate electrons to the metal center.
- To accept electrons from the metal center.
- To stabilize the metal center.
- All of the above.
Which of the following is an example of an organometallic reaction?
- The reaction of a metallocene with an alkene.
- The reaction of a metallocene with a diene.
- The reaction of a metallocene with a carbon monoxide.
- All of the above.
What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts a carbon monoxide molecule into a carbon-carbon bond?
- Carbonylation
- Hydroformylation
- Alkylation
- Acylation
What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts a hydrogen molecule into a carbon-carbon bond?
- Carbonylation
- Hydroformylation
- Alkylation
- Acylation
What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts an alkyl group into a carbon-carbon bond?
- Carbonylation
- Hydroformylation
- Alkylation
- Acylation
What is the name of the reaction in which an organometallic compound inserts an acyl group into a carbon-carbon bond?
- Carbonylation
- Hydroformylation
- Alkylation
- Acylation