In transition metal phosphine (M-PR₃) complexes, the back-bonding involves donation of electrons from… · ABC26IN0107

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Electron Transfer Redox · Exam: CSIR NET 2014 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

In transition metal phosphine $(\mathrm{M{-}PR_3})$ complexes, the back-bonding involves donation of electrons from [CSIR-JUNE 2015]

(a)$\mathrm{M}(t_{2g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{PR_3}(\sigma^*)$

(b)$\mathrm{M}(t_{2g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{PR_3}(\pi^*)$

(c)$\mathrm{M}(e_g) \rightarrow \mathrm{P}(d)$

(d)$\mathrm{PR_3}(\pi) \rightarrow \mathrm{M}(t_{2g})$

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

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