Co Ordination Compounds Question 120

Question: Which molecule/ion among the following cannot act as a ligand in complex compounds?

Options:

A) $ CH_4 $

B) $ CO $

C) $ C{N^{-}} $

D) $ B{r^{-}} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The donor atoms, molecules or anions which donate a pair of electrons to the metal atom or ion and form a coordinate bond with it are called ligands.

In methane there is no electrons for donation to central metal atom/ion it is stable with complete octet configuration.



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