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Question

CN– is a strong field ligand. This is due to the fact that

A

It is a pseudohalide

B

It can accept electrons from metal species

C

It forms high spin complexes with metal species

D

It carries negative charge

Answer

It can accept electrons from metal species

Explanation

Solution

CN– is a strong field ligand. This is due to the fact that: it is a good $\pi$ -donor and causes greater splitting of d orbitals in coordination complexes.