The lowest energy term for the d⁶configuration is

(b) ⁵D. Explanation: d⁶ ground term ⁵D (b).

Q36 · CSIR-NET Chemistry, June 2016

Paper: CSIR-NET June 2016 · Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Term Symbols Spectra · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The lowest energy term for the $\mathrm{d}^{6}$configuration is

(a)$^{2}D$

(b)$^{5}D$

(c)$^{1}P$

(d)$^{1}D$

Answer

Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

d⁶ ground term ⁵D (b).

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