UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2019 · Mains Paper I
Q5(a). High-spin and low-spin complexes; rarity of low-spin tetrahedral
Question
What are high spin and low spin complexes? Give an example of each. Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes relatively uncommon? [printed as high spin in the paper]
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All parts of Question 5
- 5(a) High-spin and low-spin complexes; rarity of low-spin tetrahedral10 marks
- 5(b) CFSE in octahedral and tetrahedral fields10 marks
- 5(c) Distorted octahedral Cu²⁺ in CuF₂10 marks