The nephelauxetic parameter β is highest for

(d) F⁻. Explanation: β is largest (least covalency) for F⁻ (d).

Q46 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, December 2016

Paper: CSIR-NET December 2016 · Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination Chemistry – General · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The nephelauxetic parameter $\beta$ is highest for

(a)$\mathrm{Br}^{-}$

(b)$\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$

(c)$\mathrm{CN}^{-}$

(d)$\mathrm{F}^{-}$

Answer

Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

β is largest (least covalency) for F⁻ (d).

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