Q48 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2018 · Chemistry
Low spin complexes are generally formed by elements of
- A3d series
- B$4 d$ series
- C$5 d$ series
- Correct answerDBoth (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'.