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In Fe(CO)5, the Fe - C bond possesses

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π character only
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Both σ and π character
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σ character only
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Cannot be predicted
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Solution

The correct option is B Both σ and π character
There is dπρπ metal to ligand back bonding in Fe - C bond of Fe(CO)5. So, it possesses both σ and π character.

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