NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
The correct increasing order of trans-effect of the following species is
- ANH3 > CN > Br > C6H5
- BCN > C6H5 > Br > NH3
- CBr > CN > NH3 > C6H5
- DCN > Br > C6H5 > NH3
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Correct answer: B
The intensity of the trans-effect as measured by the increase in rate of substitution of the trans ligand) follows the sequence :
CN > C6H5 > Br > NH3
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