In organometallic bonds, carbon attains a partial negative charge which makes it both basic and nucleophilic.

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In organometallic compounds, the metal atom typically has a lower electronegativity compared to carbon, leading to the carbon atom bearing a partial negative charge. This negative charge on carbon makes it both basic (able to accept protons) and nucleophilic (able to donate a pair of electrons to an electrophile).

In Organometallic Bonds, Carbon Attains a Partial Negative Charge Which