JEE Main Chemistry question

Which is not true regarding ligand–metal complex stability?

(A)Larger the ligand, the more stable is the metal–ligand complexCorrect
(B)Highly charged ligand forms stronger bonds
(C)Larger the permanent dipole moment of the ligand, the more stable is the bond
(D)Greater the ionisation potential of the central metal, the stronger the bond

Answer: (A)

Solution

Ligand stability correlates with charge density/field strength and donor ability, not simply with ligand size — larger

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