Which of the following complex ions has the largest d-orbital splitting energy? A) [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ B) [Co(CN)₆]³^- C) [Co(ox)₃]³^- D) [CoCl₆]³^- E) [Co(OH₂)₆]³⁺

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The ligand field strength, which determines the d-orbital splitting energy, follows the spectrochemical series. Cyanide (CN-) is a strong field ligand and produces the largest d-orbital splitting energy among the options listed.

Which of the Following Complex Ions Has the Largest D-Orbital