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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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The correct Answer is:
B
CO is a `pi` - donor ligand which acts as a stronger ligand.
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  • CO is a strong ligand than Cl^- because

    A
    CO is poisonous
    B
    CO is a neutral molecule
    C
    CO is more reactive
    D
    CO has `pi` bonds

  • A ligand is

    A
    Lewis acid
    B
    Bronsted acid
    C
    either a Lewis acid or a Lewis base
    D
    Lewis base.

  • Benzylamine is a stronger base than aniline because :

    A
    The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen
    B
    atom in benzylamine is delocalised
    C
    The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atoms in aniline is delocalised.
    D
    The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline is not involved in resonance.

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