JEE Main 2025 Chemistry question
The correct order of the following complexes in terms of their crystal field stabilization energies is
- (1)[Co(NH_3)_4]^{2+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{2+} < [Co(en)_3]^{3+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}
- (2)[Co(NH_3)_4]^{2+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{2+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} < [Co(en)_3]^{3+}Correct
- (3)[Co(NH_3)_6]^{2+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} < [Co(NH_3)_4]^{2+} < [Co(en)_3]^{3+}
- (4)[Co(en)_3]^{3+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{2+} < [Co(NH_3)_4]^{2+}
Answer: (2)
Solution
CFSE increases with increasing charge on metal and increasing ligand field strength; SFL order NH < en.
Question ID VK-001802