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CO is stronger complexing reagent than `NH_3`.

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Since CO can form `sigma` as well as `pi` bond, whereas `NH_3` has lone pair of electrons and can form `sigma` bond only. Therefore , CO is better complexing reagent than `NH_3`.
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