In the isoelectronic series of metal carbonyl, The CO bond strength is expected to increase in the order:
(Mn(CO)6)+<(Cr(CO)6)<(V(CO)6)−
(V(CO)6)−<(Cr(CO)6)<(Mn(CO)6)+
(V(CO)6)−<(Mn(CO)6)+<(Cr(CO)6)
(Cr(CO)6)<(Mn(CO)6)+<(V(CO)6)−
CO bond strength is reciprocal to the extent of back donation involved in synergic bonding (ie) M ⇌ CO