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Assertion (A) : Synergic bonding is observed in complexes having non classical ligands.

Reason (R) : CO bond length observed in [Cr(CO)5 PF3 ] is greater than [Cr(CO)5 PR3 ]

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Assertion is true. PF₃ is a stronger -acceptor than PR₃, leading to shorter CO bonds in [Cr(CO)₅PF₃].

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Synergic bonding
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