Multiple choice

Which of the following statement/s is/are incorrect? A. Greater is the stability constant of a complex ion, greater is its stability. B. Greater is the basic character of the ligand, lower is the stability of the complex. C. Lower is the charge on the metal ion, lower is the stability of the complex.

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. (A) and (C)

  4. Only (C)

  5. (A) and (B)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

More basic a ligand, greater is the ease with which it can donate its lone pairs of electrons and therefore, greater is the stability of complex, so statement (B) is incorrect.

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