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Assertion: The C-O stretching frequency of is lower than that of . Reason: The negative charge on cobalt increases back-donation into the orbitals of .

  1. ABoth Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion
  2. BBoth Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
  3. CAssertion is true but Reason is false
  4. DAssertion is false but Reason is true

Answer: A

The two species are isoelectronic and tetrahedral, but carries a negative charge, so the metal is more electron-rich. More back-donation populates , weakening C-O and lowering . Both statements are true and the Reason explains the Assertion.
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