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Published on: August 13, 2026
In metal carbonyl having general formula 
where 
metal 
and the metal is bonded to
A
carbon and oxygen
B
C
oxygen
D
carbon
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
In 
metal is bonded to the ligands via carbon atoms with both 
and 
‐bond character. Both metal to ligand and ligand to metal bonding are possible.
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