Q48 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2018 · Chemistry

Low spin complexes are generally formed by elements of

  • A
    3d series
  • B
    $4 d$ series
  • C
    $5 d$ series
  • Correct answer
    D
    Both (2) and (3)

Solution

As the crystal field splitting in case of complexes of metal ions in $4 d$ and $5 d$ transition series are much larger,the electrons of the metal ion are paired up first in lower energy set of orbitals before going to the higher energy set within the same $d$-subshell causing maximum pairing and thus, low spin (or spin paired) complexes are formed.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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