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In metal carbonyls, there is –
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsNEET
Options:
  • A No π bond between CO and metal atom
  • B Only σ bond between metal atom and CO molecules
  • C One σ and one π bond (back-donation) between metal atom and CO molecules
  • D The metal-carbon bonds does not exist at all
Solution:
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The correct answer is: One σ and one π bond (back-donation) between metal atom and CO molecules
Metal carbonyls contain synergic bond between metal atom and CO molecules. It is σ donnor (CM) and π acceptor (MC) bond (i.e. back-donation of electrons to antibonding molecular orbital from metal atom.)

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