Question

Which ion produces a small crystal field splitting (a weak ligand field)?

• A. $I^{-}$
• B. ${CI}^{-}$
• C. $F^{-}$
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$I^{-}$

$I^{-}$ being large in size is a weakest ligand among the given options thereby producing small crystal field splitting.