CN^– is a strong field ligand. This is due to the fact that

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It is a pseudohalide

It can accept electron from metal species

It forms high spin complexes with metal species

It carries negative charge

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Cyanide ion is strong field ligand because it is a pseudohalide ion. Pseudohalide ions are stronger coordinating ligand & they have the ability to form $σ$ bond (from the pseudohalide to the metal) and n bond (from the metal to pseudohalide).

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