Which of the following can serve as a source from which `C` atom is readily transferred with its electrons?

Options

A. Organometalic compounds
B. Coordination compounds
C. Double salts
D. Acidic salts

Answer

A

Explanation

Since the metal is less electronegative than carbon, the carbon,-metal bond is highly polar:
`overset(delta-)R-overset(delta+)M`
Although the organic group is not a full-fledged carbanion, in nevertheless has considerable carbanion character.