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In the spectrochemical series, the magnitude of the crystal field splitting is maximum for which ion?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsNEET
Options:
  • A Cl-
  • B F-
  • C NO2
  • D CN-
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CN-
CN- ion is at the extreme right but before CO in the spectrochemical series. So, it can cause maximum splitting of d-orbitals.
C-N>NO2->F->Cl-

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