Which of the following factors tends to increase the stability of metal ion complexes?

  • A
    Higher ionic radius of the metal ion
  • B
    Higher charge/size ratio of the metal ion
  • C
    Lower ionisation potential of the metal ion
  • D
    Lower basicity of the ligand

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