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Question

$CO$ is a stronger ligand than $Cl^-$ because

$CO$ is a neutral molecule

$CO$ has $\pi$ -bonds.

$CO$ is poisonous.

$CO$ is more reactive.

Answer

$CO$ has $\pi$ -bonds.

Explanation

Solution

CO is a strong ligand due to the presence of $\pi$ -bonds, available for donating $\pi$ -electrons to the metal-ion/atom. While, $Cl ^{-}$ has pair of electrons but are less available for donation (due to more delocalised nature of $\pi$ -electrons).

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