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If the bond length of CO bond in carbon monoxide is $1.128 \mathring{A}, $ then what is the value of CO bond length in $Fe(CO)_5? $

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • $1.15 \mathring{A}$
  • $1.128 \mathring{A}$
  • $1.72 \mathring{A}$
  • $1.118 \mathring{A}$
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The Correct Option is A

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In CO, bond order = 3. In metal carbonyls like $Fe(CO)_5, $ due to $d \pi -p \pi $ back-bonding, bond order of CO decreases slightly therefore, bond length increases slightly
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