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Which term is used for ligands that produce a crystal field splitting (Do) greater than the pairing energy (P)?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsNEET
Options:
  • A Weak field ligands
  • B Strong field ligands
  • C Intermediate field ligands
  • D Non-coordinating ligands
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Strong field ligands
Ligands that produce a crystal field splitting (Do) greater than the pairing energy (P) are termed as strong field ligands.

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