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CN– is a strong field ligand. This is due to the fact that
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a
It can accept electron from metal species
b
It forms high spin complexes with metal species
c
It carries negative charge
d
It is a pseudohalide
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Correct option is D
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).Similar Questions
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