Chemistry-Crystal Field Theory
NEET Chemistry Crystal Field Theory MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
Which type of ligands is predicted to exert the greatest crystal field splitting effect according to the crystal field theory?
A
Anionic ligands
B
Neutral ligands
C
Cationic ligands
D
Bidentate ligands
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The text states that anionic ligands should exert the greatest splitting effect based on the assumptions of the crystal field theory. However, it also mentions that they are actually found at the low end of the spectrochemical series.
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