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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

The carbonyl compound with the strongest C-O bond is:

A

Fe(CO)5Fe(CO)_5

B

[Mn(CO)6]+[Mn(CO)_6]^+

C

Cr(CO)6Cr(CO)_6

D

[V(CO)6][V(CO)_6]^-

Step-by-Step Solution

In metal carbonyls, bonding involves both σ\sigma donation from the carbonyl carbon to the metal and π\pi back-donation from the filled dd orbitals of the metal into the vacant antibonding π\pi^* orbital of carbon monoxide. This back-donation strengthens the metal-carbon (M-C) bond but weakens the carbon-oxygen (C-O) bond. A higher positive charge on the central metal ion reduces its ability to back-donate electron density to the CO ligand. Among the given complexes, Mn is in the +1+1 oxidation state in [Mn(CO)6]+[Mn(CO)_6]^+, while Fe and Cr are in the 00 oxidation state, and V is in the 1-1 oxidation state. Because Mn has the highest positive charge, the extent of synergic back-bonding is the least, making the C-O bond the strongest in [Mn(CO)6]+[Mn(CO)_6]^+.

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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