RE-NEET2026Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

RE-NEET 2026 Chemistry Crystal Field Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

According to crystal field theory, the correct order of ligands with respect to their decreasing order of field strength is

A

CO > H₂O > NH₃ > Cl⁻

B

Cl⁻ > H₂O > NH₃ > CO

C

Cl⁻ > NH₃ > H₂O > CO

D

CO > NH₃ > H₂O > Cl⁻

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the spectrochemical series, CO is a strong field ligand, followed by H₂O, NH₃, and Cl⁻.

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