Chemistry-Crystal Field Theory
NEET Chemistry Crystal Field Theory Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Anionic ligands exert the greatest splitting effect in coordination compounds.
Reason (R): The crystal field model assumes ligands are point charges.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The crystal field model assumes ligands are point charges, but anionic ligands actually exert a low splitting effect, contrary to the assertion.
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