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Q.

The IR stretching frequencies of free CO, and CO in [V(CO)6 ]-, [Cr(CO)6]0 and Mn(CO)6+ are 2143 cm-11860 cm-12000 cm-1 and 2090 cm-1, respectively. The correct statement about metal carbonyls is :

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a

'M-C' pi bonding is higher in the cation.

b

'C-O'bond is weakest in the cation and strongest in the anion

c

'C-O' bond is strongest in the cation and weakest in the anion.

d

'C-O' bond is longer in the cation than in the anion. 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Since the CO is greater in cation while less in the anion. Hence C-O bond is weakest in the cation and strongest in the anion.

Hence, option B is correct.

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