Question

Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) ${\left[Ni{\left(H_{2}O\right)}_6\right]}^{2+}$ and ${\left[Ni{\left(N{H}_3\right)}_6\right]}^{2+}$ have same value of $CFSE$
(b) ${\left[Ni{\left(H_{2}O\right)}_6\right]}^{2+}$ and ${\left[Ni{\left(N{H}_3\right)}_6\right]}^{2+}$ 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.