Q.

Which has largest C-O bond length in the given, complexes?

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a

Ni(CO)4

b

Fe(CO)42

c

Cu(CO)4+

d

Co(CO)4

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Here, among the given complexes, [Fe(CO)4]2- has the longest C-O bond length. The bond length of the C-O bond increases as length the negative charge on the metal carbonyl complex increases, while the bond of the metal-carbon bond decreases.
The correct answer is B.

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