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The CO ligand forms both σ and π bonds with metal centers. The CO HOMO is a σ orbital that donates electron density to empty metal orbitals, while the CO LUMO is a π* orbital that accepts electron back-donation from filled metal d orbitals. This σ donation and π* back-bonding polarizes the CO ligand, making the carbon more electrophilic and oxygen more nucleophilic. The degree of polarization depends on factors like the metal and other ligands.
- Author
- Ma. Salma Kirsten Cayabyab
- Language
- EN