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The metal-carbon bond in metal carbonyls possesses only sigma character.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This question is from Bonding in Metal Carbonyls in chapter Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (b) False

Best explanation: The M-C BOND in metal CARBONYLS has both sigma and pi BONDS and this helps in creating a synergic EFFECT and, hence strengthening the bond.



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