Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2007

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    \[C{{N}^{-}}\]is strong field ligand. This is due to the fact that

    A)  it carries negative charge.

    B)  it is a pseudohalide

    C)  it can accept electrons from metal species

    D)  it forms high spin complexes with metal species

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     \[C{{N}^{-}}\]is strong field ligand because it is an example of pseudohalide. Pseudohalide ions are stronger coordinating ligands and they have the ability to form a bond and\[\pi \]bond.


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