Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: cyanide and phosphorus trifluoride ligands stabilize metals in low oxidation states.
Reason R: Cyanide and phosphorus trifluoride ligands are excellent π-acceptor ligands.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
A is correct but R is not correct
D
A is not correct but R is correct
Answer
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A):Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.