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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

Select the correct option based on the statements below: Assertion (A): The metal-carbon bond in metal carbonyls possesses both σ\sigma and π\pi character. Reason (R): The ligand to metal bond is a π\pi bond and metal to ligand bond is a σ\sigma bond.

A

Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

(A) is True but (R) is False.

D

(A) is False but (R) is True.

Step-by-Step Solution

Assertion (A) is true because the metal-carbon bond in metal carbonyls possesses both σ\sigma and π\pi character. Reason (R) is false because the ligand to metal bond is a σ\sigma bond (formed by the donation of a lone pair of electrons on the carbonyl carbon into a vacant orbital of the metal) and the metal to ligand bond is a π\pi bond (formed by the donation of a pair of electrons from a filled dd orbital of the metal into the vacant antibonding π\pi^* orbital of carbon monoxide).

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Coordination Compounds. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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