Chemistry · Coordination Chemistry
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the CO and N 2 ligands in the complexes trans-[IrCl(CO)(PPh 3 ) 2 ] and trans-[IrCl(N 2 )(PPh 3 ) 2 ]?
- 1CO is both a better σ-donor and a better π-acceptor ligand than N 2 .✓
- 2CO is a better σ-donor, but a poorer π-acceptor ligand than N 2 .
- 3CO is a better π-acceptor, but a poorer σ-donor ligand than N 2 .
- 4N 2 is both a better σ-donor and a better π-acceptor ligand than CO.
Correct answer
CO is both a better σ-donor and a better π-acceptor ligand than N 2 .
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