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Out of `CO` and `CO_(2)`, `"………….."` forms complexes.

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To determine which of the two compounds, carbon monoxide (CO) or carbon dioxide (CO₂), forms complexes, we can analyze their structures and bonding characteristics. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze the Structure of CO**: - Carbon monoxide (CO) consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to an oxygen atom. The carbon atom has a lone pair of electrons that can be used for bonding. - This lone pair allows CO to act as a Lewis base, meaning it can donate its lone pair to a metal atom, forming coordinate bonds. 2. **Identify Complex Formation in CO**: - Due to the presence of a lone pair on carbon, CO can form complexes with various metal ions. For example, in hemoglobin, CO can bind to the iron (Fe) in the heme group, forming a complex. - Another example is nickel carbonyl (Ni(CO)₄), where CO acts as a ligand and forms a complex with nickel. 3. **Analyze the Structure of CO₂**: - Carbon dioxide (CO₂) has a linear structure with carbon double-bonded to two oxygen atoms. In this molecule, carbon does not have any lone pairs of electrons available for donation. - As a result, CO₂ cannot act as a Lewis base and does not have the ability to form coordinate bonds with metal atoms. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, carbon monoxide (CO) forms complexes due to its ability to donate a lone pair of electrons, while carbon dioxide (CO₂) does not form complexes because it lacks lone pairs for donation. ### Final Answer: Out of CO and CO₂, **CO forms complexes**.
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