Which of the Following Ligands Causes the Smallest Splitting of D

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ligands causes the smallest splitting of d orbitals?

• A) Cl−
• B) en
• C) CN−
• D) NH₃
• E) NO₃−

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