Coordination CompoundHardBloom L3

Question

In Fe(CO)5 , the Fe–C bond possesses:

Options

A.π character only
B.σ character only
C.ionic character only
D.both π and σ characters

Solution

Sol. In Fe(CO)5, Fe–C possesses both σ & π character due to synergic bonding.

σ bond possess due to donation of lone pair from CO to Fe.

π charter possess due to synergic bonding.

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