Q.

Consider the following complexes 

 (P) Cr(CO)5PF3

(Q)Cr(CO)5PCl3

Select the correct options.

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a

P has longer Cr-C bond length than Q 

b

P has shorter CO bond length than Q

c

Both P and-Q have longer CO bond length than free CO molecule.

d

PF3 is a better π acceptor than PCl3

answer is A, B, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

Due to back donation C-O bond length in given compounds is longer than free CO molecule. PF3 is better n-acceptor than CO, hence back donation is more favoured towards PF3 rather than CO and PF3 is better n-acceptor than PCl3 hence π-donation is more favorable in (P) than (Q). Hence, CO length in (P) is shorter than (Q). Due to less n-donations towards CO or C bond is longer in (P) than (Q).

Hence correct option is (a, b, c, d).

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