Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
The correct order of ligands arranged in increasing field strength.
A
Cl−<OH−<Br−<CN−
B
F−<Br−<I−<NH3
C
Br−<F−<H2O<NH3
D
H2O<OH−<CN−<NH3
Answer
Br−<F−<H2O<NH3
Explanation
Solution
The experimental order is Br- < F- < H2O < NH3, based on the spectrochemical series.