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NEET Chemistry Coordination Chemistry Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Co-ordination Compounds

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

    A) \[C{{H}_{4}}\]            

    B) \[CO\]  

    C) \[C{{N}^{-}}\]            

    D) \[B{{r}^{-}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

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


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