Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes not formed ?

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Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes not formed ?

Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes not formed ?
A. for tetrahedral complexes , the CFSE is lower than pairing energy
B. for tetrahedral complexes , the CFSE is higher than pairing energy
C. electrons do not go to `e_(g)` in case of tetrahedral complexes
D. tetrahedral complexes are formed by weak field ligands only .

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

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Crystals field stabilisation energy for tetrahedral complexes is less than pairing energy hence they do not pair up to form low spin complexes .

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