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10 June, 16:38

Which of the following statements is not an accurate description of a factor that contributes to the ordering of the spectrochemical series for ligands and metals? (Select one answer. There is only one correct answer)

a. Strong o-donor ligands raise the energy of the eg orbitals of an octahedral complex.

b. Higher oxidation state metals form stronger bonds with ligands.

c. Ligands such as CO, PPhy, and bipyridine can act as T-acids.

d. The 4d and 5d transition metals are stronger Lewis acids than the 3d transition metals.

e. The electronegativity of the donor atom is the most important factor for ligands

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  1. 10 June, 16:45
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    Higher oxidation state metals form stronger bong with ligands

    Explanation:

    Ligand strength are based on oxidation number, group and its properties
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