NEET2025Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

NEET 2025 Chemistry Crystal Field Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The correct order of the wavelength of light absorbed by the following complexes is,

A. [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺

B. [Co(CN)₆]³⁻

C. [Cu(H₂O)₄]²⁺

D. [Ti(H₂O)₆]³⁺ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

B < D < A < C

B

B < A < D < C

C

C < D < A < B

D

C < A < D < B

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The order of wavelength absorbed is based on the ligand field strength. CN⁻ is a strong field ligand, followed by NH₃, H₂O, and then H₂O with Ti³⁺.

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