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hexacarbonylchromium

chemical compound
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Hexacarbonylchromium, also known as chromium hexacarbonyl, is a chemical compound with the formula Cr(CO)6. It is a coordination compound where a central chromium atom is bonded to six carbon monoxide ligands. This compound features chromium in its zero oxidation state.1

Hexacarbonylchromium is a volatile, highly toxic solid. It is one of the more common types of metal carbonyl compounds, which generally contain metal atoms in low oxidation states. These compounds can sometimes be prepared by the direct combination of the metal with the ligand, as seen with nickel and carbon monoxide.12

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  2. coordination compound - Synthesis of coordination compounds
  3. coordination compound - Carbonyl complexes

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