KCET2016ChemistryCoordination Compounds
( CO ) is a stronger ligand than ( Cl ⁻ ), because
Options
- A( CO ) is a neutral molecule.
- BCO has ( )-bonds.
- C( CO ) is poisonous.
- D( CO ) is more reactive.
Correct answer
B. CO has ( )-bonds.
Step-by-step solution
( CO ) is a stronger ligand than ( Cl ⁻ )because, ( CO ) is a ( II ) - acceptor ligand due to multiple bonds in ( CO ) and vacant antibonding orbital of ( C ) atom in ( CO ).