Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Among the following pairs of complexes, in which case the Δ0 value is higher for the first one ?
A
[Co(NH3)6]3+ and [Co(CN)6]3-
B
[CoF6]3- and [Co(NH3)6]3+
C
[Co(H2O)6]2+ and [Co(H2O)6]3+
D
[Rh(H2O)6]3+ and [Co(H2O)6]3+
Answer
[Rh(H2O)6]3+ and [Co(H2O)6]3+
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): [Rh(H2O)6]3+ and [Co(H2O)6]3+.