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CO is a stronger ligand than Cl^- becaus...

CO is a stronger ligand than `Cl^-` because

A

CO is a neutral molecule.

B

CO has `pi`-bonds

C

CO is poisonous.

D

CO is more reactive.

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B
CO is a `pi` - donor ligand which acts as a stronger ligand.
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