Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

Which of the following cannot be explained by crystal field theory?

  1. A The order of spectrochemical series Correct answer
  2. B Stability of metal complexes
  3. C Magnetic properties of transition metal complexes
  4. D Colour of metal complexes

Solution

CFT does not explain the order of spectrochemical series because as per CFT, anionic ligands should exert greatest splitting effect. However, they lie on lower end of the spectrochemical series.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Ligands and Coordination Number

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