The crystal field splitting energy (Δ₀) is largest for:
Solution
Strong field ligands (CN⁻) cause large Δ₀; weak field (H₂O, F⁻) cause small Δ₀. So [Co(CN)₆]³⁺ has largest splitting.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Crystal Field Theory
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