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13-4 Ligands in Organometallic Chemistry

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<strong>13</strong>-3 The 18-Electron Rule<br />

; why 18 electrons?<br />

s 2 p 6 vs s 2 p 6 d 10<br />

Have to consider<br />

types of ligand<br />

Strong σ–donor<br />

ability of CO<br />

Strong π–acceptor<br />

ability of CO<br />

Good for 18-<br />

electron rule

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