Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

The correct sequence of ligands in the order of decreasing field strength is :

  1. A $\mathrm{NCS}^{-}>\mathrm{EDTA}^{4-}>\mathrm{CN}^{-}>\mathrm{CO}$
  2. B $\mathrm{CO}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{F}^{-}>\mathrm{S}^{2-}$ Correct answer
  3. C $\mathrm{S}^{2-}>{ }^{-} \mathrm{OH}>\mathrm{EDTA}^{4-}>\mathrm{CO}$
  4. D ${ }^{-} \mathrm{OH}>\mathrm{F}^{-}>\mathrm{NH}_3>\mathrm{CN}^{-}$

Solution

<p>$$ \text { Field strength order : } \mathrm{CO}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{F}^{-}>\mathrm{S}^{2-} $$</p>

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

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