A Strong Crystal Field Produces a Large Value for the Crystal

question 35

Multiple Choice

A strong crystal field produces a large value for the crystal field splitting, $\Delta$ o , whereas a weak crystal field produces a small crystal field splitting.Which complex ion most likely contains a metal ion in a low-spin configuration?

• A)[NiBr₄] ^{2 -}
• B)[Fe(H₂O)₆]^{2 +}
• C)[CoF₆]^3?2
• D)[Cr(H₂O)₂Cl₄] ^{2 -}
• E)[Co(CN)₆]^{3 +}

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