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Chapter 23, Problem 5RC(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The \(\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}\) ion forms octahedral complexes with two neutral ligands X and Y. The color of \(\mathrm{CrX}_{6}^{3+}\) is blue while that of \(\mathrm{CrY}_{6}^{3+}\) is yellow. Which is a stronger field ligand?
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QUESTION:
The \(\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}\) ion forms octahedral complexes with two neutral ligands X and Y. The color of \(\mathrm{CrX}_{6}^{3+}\) is blue while that of \(\mathrm{CrY}_{6}^{3+}\) is yellow. Which is a stronger field ligand?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Strong field ligands are ones that produce large splittings between the d orbitals and form low spin complexes.
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