Question

Which one of the following is an organometallic compound?

Options

• C₂H₅COOAg

• C₂H₅ONa

• C₂H₅MgBr

• (CH₃COO)₂Ca

Answer 1

C₂H₅MgBr

Explanation:

Bromides and iodides are formed when active metals like sodium, magnesium, and cadmium rapidly interact with alkyl chlorides to produce compounds with carbon-metal linkages. Organometallic compounds are what they're called.