Chapter 21, Problem 21.116SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ${\mathrm{Cl}}^{-}$ is a weak field ligand and ${\text{CN}}^{-}$ is a strong field ligand. But the complex ${[{\text{CrCl}}_{\text{6}}]}^{3-}$ and complex ${[{\text{Cr(CN)}}_{\text{6}}]}^{3-}$ has the same amount of paramagnetism The reason for this condition is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The energy level diagram is used for the representation of energy shell, sub-shell and orbital that is occupied by the electrons of the atoms.