The correct statements about metal carbonyls are:
$A$. The metal-carbon bonds in metal carbonyls possess both $\sigma$ and $\pi$-character.
$B$. Due to synergic bonding interactions between metal and $CO$ ligand, the metal-carbon bond becomes weak.
$C$. The metal-carbon $\sigma$ bond is formed by the donation of a lone pair of electrons on the carbonyl carbon into a vacant orbital of metal.
$D$. The metal-carbon $\pi$ bond is formed by the donation of electrons from a filled $d$-orbital of metal into a vacant $\pi^*$ orbital of $CO$.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    $A$ and $B$ Only
  • B
    $A, C$ and $D$ Only
  • C
    $B$ and $C$ Only
  • D
    $A$ and $D$ Only

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