(C6H3Me3)Mo(CO)3 + 3Ph3P = (C6H3Me3)Mo(Ph3P)3 + 3CO

[farahsafia]

Hi,

is this the correct balance equation for substitution reaction between 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene tricarbonyl molybdenum and triphenylphosphone?

[ChenBeier]

If there is enough space? I would think to substitute only two phosphans.

[farahsafia]

so it will be (C₆H₃Me₃)Mo(CO)₃ + 3Ph₃P = (C₆H₃Me₃)Mo(CO)(Ph₃P)₂ + Ph₃P + CO₂ ????

i am sorry i am kinda slow in balancing the equation

[ChenBeier]

C₆H₃Me₃)Mo(CO)₃ + 3Ph₃P = (C₆H₃Me₃)Mo(CO)(Ph₃P)₂ + Ph₃P + CO₂ ????
No, check balancing. There is no CO₂ and you can erase one Phosphan.

[anchovieshibiscus]

C₆H₃Me₃)Mo(CO)₃ + 3Ph₃P = (C₆H₃Me₃)Mo(CO)(Ph₃P)₂ + Ph₃P + CO₂ ????

[ChenBeier]

Why repeating the wrong answer.