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What are the high-spin complexes?

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What are the high-spin complexes?

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When crystal field splitting energy is smaller than electron pairing energy, the complexes formed are high-spin complexes.

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Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds - Exercises [Page 208]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 9 Coordination Compounds
Exercises | Q 3.07 (i) | Page 208

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