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Mn+ ---> 3d 5 4s1 now when CO is present, effective configuration = 3d 6 4s 0

So 3 lone pairs for back bonding with vacant orbital  of C in CO

Fe ---> 3d6 4s2 in presence of CO , eff config = 3d 8 i,e 4 lone pairs for back bonding

Cr ----> 3d5 4s1 effective config = 3d 6

so 3 lone pairs for back bonding

V - ---> 3d 4 4s2 so eff. config = 3d 6 ; again 3 lone pairs for back bonding

Thus max back bonding in Fe(CO)5.

So CO bond order lowest.



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