The theory that can completely/properly explain the nature of bonding in is:

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The theory that can completely/properly explain the nature of bonding in  is:

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Strategy:
 Identify the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls. They involve synergic bonding (simultaneous -donation and -back donation), which requires an orbital overlap model.

Step 1: Evaluate theories for 
- Werner's Theory: Only describes primary and secondary valencies. Cannot explain back-bonding.
- Valence Bond Theory (VBT): Explains -bonding via hybrid orbitals but lacks quantitative explanation of -back donation into ligand anti-bonding orbitals.
- Crystal Field Theory (CFT): Assumes p

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