JEE Main2013ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
In which of the following octahedral complex species the magnitude of ₀ will be maximum?
Options
- A[ Co ( H ₂ O )₆ ]²⁺
- B[ Co ( CN )₆ ]³⁻
- C[ Co ( C ₂ O ₄ )₃ ]³⁻
- D[ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ]³⁺
Correct answer
B. [ Co ( CN )₆ ]³⁻
Step-by-step solution
Crystal field splitting depends upon the nature of ligand. The nature of ligand decreases as shown below C ₂ O ₄⁻⁻ < H ₂ O < NH ₃ < CN ⁻ hence the crystal field splitting will be maximum for [ Co ( CN )₆ ]³⁻