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In Fe(CO)5, the Fe - C bond possesses
Options:
A .  π character only
B .  Both σ and π character
C .  σ character only
D .  Cannot be predicted
Answer: Option B
:
B
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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