The correct statement(s) regarding the binary transition metal carbonyl compounds is…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsCoordination Compounds

The correct statement(s) regarding the binary transition metal carbonyl compounds is (are)
(Atomic numbers : Fe = 26, Ni = 28) (2018)
  1. Total number of valence shell electrons at metal centre in Fe(CO)5 or Ni(CO)4 is 16
  2. These are predominantly low spin in nature.
  3. Metal-carbon bond strengthens when the oxidation
    state of the metal is lowered
  4. The carbonyl C-O bond weakens when the oxidation state of the metal is increased

Answer

(B) These are predominantly low spin in nature., (C) Metal-carbon bond strengthens when the oxidation state of the metal is lowered

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