Question:

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

Updated On: Jul 12, 2022
  • it carries negative charge.
  • it is a pseudohalide
  • it can accept electrons from metal species
  • it forms high spin complexes with metal species
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Solution and Explanation

$ 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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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.