The correct sequence of ligands in the order of decreasing field strength is : (A) 2 CO H O F S (B) OH F NH CN (C) NCS– EDTA4– CN– CO (D) S2– –OH EDTA4– CO

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The correct sequence of ligands in the order of decreasing field strength is :

(A) 2 CO H O F S
(B) OH F NH CN
(C) NCS– > EDTA4– > CN– > CO
(D) S2– > –OH > EDTA4– > CO

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. According to spectrochemical series ligand field strength is CO > H2O > F– > S2–

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