Which MO of ethylene will it use to accept the metal d-electrons through backbonding? a.σ b.π* c.σ* d.π

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1. Which MO of ethylene will it use to accept the metal d-electrons through backbonding?

a.σ
b.π*
c.σ*
d.π
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