Q38 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (22 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Identify neutral ligand from following?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Carbonyl
  • B
    Sulphato
  • C
    Oxalato
  • D
    Bromo

Solution

Neutral ligand identification

A neutral ligand donates an electron pair without carrying net charge. Among the options:

Carbonyl ($\mathrm{CO}$) is neutral, as in $\mathrm{Ni(CO)_4}$ or $\mathrm{Fe(CO)_5}$.
Sulphato ($\mathrm{SO_4^{2-}}$), oxalato ($\mathrm{C_2O_4^{2-}}$), and bromo ($\mathrm{Br-}$) are anionic.

Only carbonyl qualifies as neutral.

Final answer: $\boxed{\text{A}}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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