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In which of the following oxidation state a metal/metal ion can form the strongest back bond with CO ligands? (1) +2 (2) zero (3) +1 (4) +3

In which of the following oxidation state a metal/metal ion can form the strongest back bond with CO ligands?     
(1) +2  
(2) zero   
(3) +1   
(4) +3  
 

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Gellert
13 Points
6 years ago
Zero because with more positive charge back bonding is tougher as lone pair is strongly attracted by ligand

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