Consider the reaction of [Mn(CH3)5(CO)] with CO(g) that occurs via an alkyl migration mechanism.  Which of the following statements is false? Group of answer choices The CH3- ligand can move and insert itself between a Mn-CO bond. One of the CO ligands can move and insert itself between the Mn-CH3 bond. The CO(g) molecule can insert between a M-CH3 bond. A possible product is [Mn(CO)6]

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Consider the reaction of [Mn(CH3)5(CO)] with CO(g) that occurs via an alkyl migration mechanism.  Which of the following statements is false?
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The CH3- ligand can move and insert itself between a Mn-CO bond.
One of the CO ligands can move and insert itself between the Mn-CH3 bond.
The CO(g) molecule can insert between a M-CH3 bond.
A possible product is [Mn(CO)6]
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