Multiple Choice
Which of the following octahedral complexes should have the largest crystal field splitting energy, Δ?
A) [Cr(H 2O) 6] 3+
B) [Cr(SCN) 6] 3−
C) [Cr(NH 3) 6] 3+
D) [Cr(CN) 6] 3−
E) [Cr(en) 3] 3+ (en = ethylenediamine)
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