Manipal MET2011ChemistryCoordination Compounds
Which of the following ions form most stable complex compound?
Options
- AMn ²⁺
- BNi ²⁺
- CFe ²⁺
- DCu ²⁺
Correct answer
D. Cu ²⁺
Step-by-step solution
The magnitude of stability constants for some divalent metal ions of the first transition series with oxygen or nitrogen donor ligands increases in the order Mn ²⁺ Fe ²⁺ Co ²⁺ Ni ²⁺ Cu ²⁺ Zn ²⁺