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ChemistryCoordination ChemistrySynergic bondingMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

Which of the following factor is responsible for the character in metal carbon bond ( ) in carbonyl complexes.

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

The character in the M-C bond of carbonyl complexes arises from back-bonding. This involves the overlap and donation from a filled metal d-orbital (e.g., or ) into a vacant antibonding orbital on the CO ligand, forming a M C bond. This synergic bonding strengthens the M-C bond.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Coordination ChemistrySubtopic:Synergic bonding
2mℹ️ Source: QB

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