Co-Ordination Compounds Question 305
Question: Which complex of $ C{o^{2+}} $ will have the weakest crystal field splitting -
Options:
A) $ {{[ CoCl_6 ]}^{4-}} $
B) $ {{[Co{{(CN)}_6}]}^{4-}} $
C) $ {{[Co{{(NH_3)}_6}]}^{2+}} $
D) $ {{[Co{{(en)}_3}]}^{2+}} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ C{l^{-}} $ is a weak field ligand.