Question

Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) $\left[ Ni \left( H _{2} O \right)_{6}\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[ Ni \left( NH _{3}\right)_6\right]^{2+}$ have same value of $CFSE$
(b) $\left[ Ni \left( H _{2} O \right)_{6}\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[ Ni \left( NH _{3}\right)_{6}\right]^{2+}$ have same value of magnetic moment

• A. Only a
• B. Only b
• C. Both a and b
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Ammonia is a stronger field ligand than water.