Chapter 22, Problem 74AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given statement is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

A ligand that generally forms high spin complexes with metalsis a weak ligand. Itsbinding always causes less difference between the lower and the higher energy level orbitals. It always forms tetrahedral geometry.

A ligand thatgenerally forms low spin complexes is known as a strong ligand. Its binding always causes a high difference between the lower and the higher energy level orbitals. It always forms octahedral geometry.