Chelate complexes tend to be more stable than similar complexes with u…

Question

Chelate complexes tend to be more stable than similar complexes with unidentate ligands. This effect is called

Accepted Answer

C. {'text': 'Chelate effect', 'label': 'C'}

1. A chelate ligand uses two or more donor atoms simultaneously to bind one metal.
2. The chelate ring formed increases thermodynamic stability.
3. This enhanced stability is termed the chelate effect.
4. Trans effect refers to labilisation of the ligand trans to a strong sigma-donor in Pt(II) chemistry.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry, Unit 5 "Coordination Compounds", §5.2(c)_

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{'text': 'Steric effect', 'label': 'A'}

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{'text': 'Trans effect', 'label': 'B'}

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{'text': 'Inductive effect', 'label': 'D'}