Chapter 18, Problem 18.12P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason behind the easy reduction of $\text{V}{\left(\text{CO}\right)}_{\text{6}}$ to ${\left[\text{V}{\left(\text{CO}\right)}_6^{}\right]}^{-}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The complex that follows $18$-electron rule are most stable. The electrons are donated by ligand in the molecular orbitals of themetal atom. These $18$ electrons occupy the bonding molecular orbitals and make the compound stable.