Among the properties (a) reducing (b) oxidizing (c) complexing, the set of properties shown by ion towards metal species is:
- A(a), (b)
- B(a), (b), (c)
- C(c), (a)
- D(b), (c)
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The cyanide ion () is a powerful complexing agent due to its strong field ligand nature and ability to form stable complexes with transition metals. It also acts as a reducing agent in several reactions (e.g., in the extraction of gold/silver or reduction of ). It does not act as an oxidizing agent.