Medium MCQ +4 / -1

The crystal field splitting energy (Δ₀) is largest for:

  1. A [Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺
  2. B [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺
  3. C [Co(CN)₆]³⁺ Correct answer
  4. D [Co(F)₆]³⁺

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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