iron nonacarbonyl

iron nonacarbonyl

[′ī·ərn ‚nō·nə′kär·bə‚nil]

(inorganic chemistry)

Fe₂(CO)₉ Orange-yellow crystals that break down at 100°C to yield tetracarbonyl, slightly soluble in alcohol and acetone, almost insoluble in water, ether, and benzene.

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