Which of the following is not true for a ligand-metal complex?

  • A
    Highly charged ligand forms a strong bond.
  • B
    Larger the ligand,the more stable is the metal-ligand bond.
  • C
    Larger the permanent dipole moment of the ligand,the more stable is the bond.
  • D
    Greater the ionization potential of the central metal,the stronger is the bond.

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