A) it carries a negative charge
B) it is a pseudo halide
C) it can accept electrons from metal species
D) it forms high spin complexes with metal Species
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Cyanide ion is strong field ligand because of the presence of negative charge which makes it a stronger a donor than CO but it also weak the effectiveness of\[C{{N}^{-}}\]as a\[\pi \]acceptor. Thus, \[C{{N}^{-}}\]have the ability to form\[\sigma -\]bond and\[\pi -\]bond.You need to login to perform this action.
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