Q.

The correct order of Δ0  for the following complexes is
 [CrF6]3;[Cr(CN)6]3;[Cr(NH3)6]3+;[Cr(H2O)6]3 P                    Q          R                S

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a

S > R > P > Q

b

P > Q > R > S 

c

Q > R > S > P

d

R > Q > P > S

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

CFSE depends on the relative magnitude of crystal field splitting, Δ0  and pairing energy and in turns Δ0 depends upon the field produced by ligand and charge on the metal ion. Here, metal and charge present on it is constant i.e. Co3+. The order of increasing crystal field strength if F < H2O < NH3 < CN-. Therefore, CFSE follows the order: Q > R > S > P.

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