In Fe(CO)5 , the Fe-C bond possesses :-

Question

In Fe(CO)5 , the Fe-C bond possesses :- (A) ionic character (B) σ - character (C) π - character (D) both σ and π character

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The metal-carbon bond in metal carbonyls have both s and p character. The metal to ligand bonding creates a synergic effect which strengthens the bond between CO and the metal.

Q. In $F e (CO)_{5}$ , the $F e - C$ bond possesses :-

ionic character

$σ -$ character

$π -$ character

both $σ$ and $π$ character

The metal-carbon bond in metal carbonyls have both $s$ and $p$ character. The metal to ligand bonding creates a synergic effect which strengthens the bond between $CO$ and the metal.

Q. In Fe(CO)5​ , the Fe−C bond possesses :-