How many electrons are in the valence shell of tungsten in the complexes, [W(CO)6] and [WI2(CO)4]? [W(CO)6] has and [WI2(CO)4] has valence electrons.
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Each CO ligand donates a lone pair of electrons to form a coordinate bond with tungsten. Since each CO ligand has a total of 2 electrons (1 from the carbon atom and 1 from the oxygen atom), the total number of electrons donated by the CO ligands is 6 x 2 = 12 Show more…
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