Q.

Which of the following has longest C-O bond length? (Free C-O bond length in CO is 1.128 A°)

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a

Ni(CO)4

b

Co(CO)4-

c

Mn(CO)6+

d

Fe(CO)42-

answer is A.

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[Fe(CO)4]2 has longest C−O bond length. Since in the complex, metal atom is carrying maximum negative charge, it
would show maximum synergistic bonding, due to which C–O bond length would be maximum.

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