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STANDARD Chemistry Crystal Field Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The increasing order of crystal field splitting strength of the given ligands is

A

NH₃ < Cl⁻ < CN⁻ < F⁻ < CO < H₂O

B

F⁻ < Cl⁻ < NH₃ < CN⁻ < H₂O < CO

C

Cl⁻ < F⁻ < H₂O < NH₃ < CN⁻ < CO

D

CO < CN⁻ < NH₃ < H₂O < F⁻ < Cl⁻

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The order of crystal field splitting strength is determined by the spectrochemical series. Cl⁻ < F⁻ < H₂O < NH₃ < CN⁻ < CO reflects the increasing field strength.

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