Which of the following is/are soft bases?H2O, H-, CO,CO2, C2H4, CN-

Correct answer: C. H-, CN-, CO, C2H4

  • A. C2H4
  • B. H- ,CN- , CO
  • C. H-, CN-, CO, C2H4
  • D. H-, CO, CO2, C2H4

Explanation

Soft bases have the donor atom of highly polarisable and they preferably combine with the metal ions of lower oxidation states.

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