Which of the following is correct order of ligand field strength? (A) S2–

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Which of the following is correct order of ligand field strength?

(A) S2– < NH3 < en < CO < C2O42–
(B) NH3 < en < CO < S2– < C2O42–
(C) CO < en < NH3 < C2O42– < S2–
(D) S2– < C2O42– < NH3 < en < CO

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. From spectro chemical series the increasing order of field strength of ligands is : – < Br– < SCN– < Cl– < S2– < F– < OH– < C2O42– < H2O NCS– < edta4– < NH3 < en < CN– < CO.

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