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Question: In Fe(CO)<sub>5</sub> –...

In Fe(CO)5

A

Oxidation state of Fe is +1

B

Between Fe and C only p bond is present

C

Bond length of CO is greater than expected

D

EAN of Fe is 35

Answer

Bond length of CO is greater than expected

Explanation

Solution

Due to back donation CO has greater bond length than expected