MCQ
Which are the dissimilarities between $CO$ and $PF_3$ 
  • A
    $PF_3$ is a $\sigma-$ donor, $\pi-$ acceptor while $CO$ is $\pi-$ donor, $\pi-$ acceptor towards a metal/ metal ion in a complex
  • B
    $CO$ is toxic while $PF_3$ is nontoxic
  • C
    $CO$ is odourless while $PF_3$ has pungent odour
  • $CO$ acepts back donation into its $\pi^*$ orbital while $PF_3$ accepts back donation into its $3d$ orbital in a complex

Answer

Correct option: D.
$CO$ acepts back donation into its $\pi^*$ orbital while $PF_3$ accepts back donation into its $3d$ orbital in a complex
d

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