In general, what is the correct correlation between ligand type and its trans-directing ability in square-planar complex ligand substitution reactions?  (In each choice, ligand types are listed from strongest trans-directors to weakest.) Group of answer choices

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In general, what is the correct correlation between ligand type and its trans-directing ability in square-planar complex ligand substitution reactions?  (In each choice, ligand types are listed from strongest trans-directors to weakest.)
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pi-acceptor > pi-donor > sigma-donating-only
pi-acceptor> sigma-donating-only > pi-donor
sigma-donating-only > pi-donor > pi-acceptor
pi-donor > pi-acceptor > sigma-donating-only
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