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ChemistryCoordination ChemistryWerner theory + calculation of EANMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Which of the following complex(es) will show synergic bonding as well as not follow Sidgwick rule of EAN simultaneously.

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
A, B, C
Solution:

Synergic bonding occurs in ligands like CO, NO⁺, C₂H₄ (π-acceptor ligands) involving σ-donation and π-back donation.

Check each:

(A) K[PtCl₃(C₂H₄)] ethylene shows π back bonding (synergic), and EAN not satisfied → violates EAN

(B) K₃[Fe(CN)₆] CN⁻ shows back bonding but EAN is nearly satisfied → does not clearly violate EAN rule

(C) [Fe(H₂O)₅NO]SO₄ NO ligand shows strong synergic bonding and EAN not satisfied

(D) [Fe(CO)₄]²⁻ CO shows synergic bonding but this complex follows EAN more closely → not included

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Werner theory + calculation of EAN
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