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In the octahedral crystal field, the correct order of splitting in $\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}$ complexes for $\mathrm{I}^{-}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{CN}^{-}$is
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{CN}^{-} < \mathrm{NH}_3 < \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{I}^{-}$
  • B $\mathrm{NH}_3 < \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{I}^{-} < \mathrm{CN}^{-}$
  • C $\mathrm{CN}^{-} < \mathrm{I}^{-} < \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{NH}_3$
  • D $I^{-} < \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{NH}_3 < \mathrm{CN}^{-}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $I^{-} < \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{NH}_3 < \mathrm{CN}^{-}$
$\because$ Order of crystal field splitting for the ligands
in $\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}$ is


Hence, correct order is $\mathrm{I}^{-} < \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{NH}_3 < \mathrm{CN}^{-}$and option (d) is the correct answer.

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