Question

Explain Alkali metals are poor complexing agent

Answer 1

because they can't form coordinated bonds ...they cab only loose electrons and their valency is also small

Answer 2

Hey dear,

● Alkali metals -
- Group I elements are called alkali metals.
- They are Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr, etc.

● Alkali metals are poor complexing agents because -
1) alkali metals have large atomic size
2) they have no vacant d-orbitals
3) they are weak oxidizing agents
4) they can't accept electrons from ligands.


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