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The correct order of increasing field strengths
 

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a

Br>SCN >Cl>I
 

b

Br-<SCN-<Cl-<I-
 

c

I<Br<SCN<Cl

 

d

 I>Cl>SCN>Br

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Chloride ion is a strong field ligand as compared to iodide and bromide ions. 

Thiocyanate ion has more strength than fluoride and iodide ions.

Generally, ligands can be grouped in a series in the following sequence of rising field strength would be I<Br<SCN<Cl

Hence the correct answer is I<Br<SCN<Cl

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