MCQ
Which molecule/ion among the following cannot act as a ligand in complex compounds ?
- ✓$CH_4$
- B$CO$
- C$CN^-$
- D$Br^-$
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
$CH_4$
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.
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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