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

A

`CH_4`

B

`CO`

C

`CN^-`

D

`Br^-`

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The donor atoms, molecules or anions which donate a pair of electrons to metal atom or ion and form a coordinate bond with it are called lignds. In methane there is no electrons for donation to central metal atom/ion it is stable with complete octet configuration.
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