Q.

Which molecule \ion among the following cannot act as a ligand in complex compounds?

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a

CN

b

CH4

c

Br

d

CO

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Since all of the electronsin methane CH4are coupled and no metal can accept a lone pair of electrons or a pi electron to form a connection it cannot act as a ligand in complex compounds

So, the correct option is A.

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