Noting the LX character of the allyl ligand in Table 18.1, sketch the allyl–metal interaction, showing both L-type and X-type bonds. Use M as a general metal.

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TABLE 18.1 Some Typical Ligands Used in Transition-Metal Chemistry Abbreviation Ligand H₂N: H₂O: R3P: (R = alkyl, aryl) :c=0: H₁₂C=CH₂5 CH₂C=N: F, Cl, Br, I H™ Name ammine aquo trialkylphosphino, triarylphosphino carbonyl ethylene acetonitrile benzene halo (e.g., chloro) hydrido со MeCN X Type L L L L L L L3 X X Electron count* 2 2+ 2 2* 2 295 6 2+ 2