Coordination CompoundMediumBloom 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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