Question:

The correct ascending order of ligand field strengths of the given ligands is

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Weak field → halides Strong field → CN$^-$, CO CO is strongest among common ligands.
Updated On: May 8, 2026
  • F$^- <$ I$^- <$ CN$^- <$ H$_2$O $<$ CO
  • I$^- <$ F$^- <$ H$_2$O $<$ CO $<$ CN$^-$
  • I$^- <$ F$^- <$ H$_2$O $<$ CN$^- <$ CO
  • F$^- <$ H$_2$O $<$ I$^- <$ CN$^- <$ CO
  • F$^- <$ I$^- <$ CO $<$ H$_2$O $<$ CN$^-$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Ligand field strength follows the spectrochemical series: \[ I^- < Br^- < Cl^- < F^- < H_2O < NH_3 < CN^- < CO \]

Step 1: Extract required ligands
Given: I$^-$, F$^-$, H$_2$O, CN$^-$, CO

Step 2: Arrange in increasing strength
\[ I^- < F^- < H_2O < CN^- < CO \]

Step 3: Match option
Option (C) matches exactly.
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