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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 5. Co-ordination chemistry

The theory that can completely/properly explain the nature of bonding in \([Ni(CO)_4]\) is

  1. A Werner's theory
  2. B Crystal field theory
  3. C Valence bond theory
  4. D Molecular orbital theory
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(D) Molecular orbital theory

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In complex \([Ni(CO)_4]\) decrease in \(Ni-C\) bond length and increase in \(C-O\) bond length as well as it's magnetic property is explained by \(MOT.\)
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