In the given complex of [Fe(CO)6] having CO ligand, carbon and oxygen both having lone pair of electrons, but carbon lone pair take part in bonding with the central Fe atom rather than oxygen. Explain why in details?
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Shape of the D Orbital
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In the given complex of [Fe(CO)6] having CO ligand, carbon and oxygen both having lone pair of electrons, but carbon lone pair take part in bonding with the central Fe atom rather than oxygen. Explain why in details?
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