Which of the following complex/ion has lowest C-O bond order ?
A
[V(CO)6]−
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B
Fe(CO)5
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C
Ni(CO)4
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D
[Mn(CO)6]+
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Solution
The correct option is C[V(CO)6]− There are vacant orbitals in central atom in [V(CO)6]− which results in synergic bonding. Due to synergic bonding between V and CO the bond length between C and O increases and Bond order is inversely proportional to bond length.