Question

Why is Cl- a weaker ligand than CN- ?​

Answer 1

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Cl- a weaker ligand than CN- because Cl (-) is a ligand like that . But for CN(-) a similar dative bond exists to create a sigma bond . In addition, the central atom ( mainly transition metal ion) does possess electron filled d orbitals having pi symmetry

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