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Which of the following is false for CO l...

Which of the following is false for CO ligand?

A

it is a pi-acid ligand.

B

CO accepts electron density from central atom into its pi bonding molecular orbital.

C

CO forms sigma bond with central atom using its sp hybrid orbital.

D

CO is a strong field ligand.

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The correct Answer is:
C
CO accepts electron density from central atom into its empty pi anti-bonding MO, because its pi bonding MO is already occupied Hence it is pi-acid ligand.
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