Co-Ordination Compounds Question 284
Question: Which molecule/ion among the following cannot act as a ligand in complex compounds?
Options:
A) $ CH_4 $
B) $ CO $
C) $ C{N^{-}} $
D) $ B{r^{-}} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
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.
