Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: High spin complexes have high values of \( \Delta_o \).
Statement II: Low spin complexes are formed when \( \Delta_o \) is high.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Hint:

High spin complexes generally form in weak field ligands, while low spin complexes form in strong field ligands due to the splitting of d-orbitals.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

High spin complexes have low values of \( \Delta_o \), whereas low spin complexes are formed when \( \Delta_o \) is large. 
Thus, Statement I is incorrect, and Statement II is correct.