MHT CET202615 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Which of the following ligands splits d orbitals to maximum level?
Options
- ACN ^-
- BH ₂ O
- CCl ^-
- DNH ₃
Correct answer
A. CN ^-
Step-by-step solution
The splitting of d orbitals depends on the strength of the ligand, which is given by the spectrochemical series. The order of ligand strength for the given options is Cl ^- Since CN ^- is the strongest field ligand among the given options, it causes the maximum crystal field splitting of the d orbitals. Answer: CN ^-