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Published on: August 14, 2026
Select the incorrect statement among the following with respect to the reducing nature of 
and 
.
A
is a stronger reducing agent than 
in aqueous solutions B
has a 
configuration whereas 
has a 
configuration C
has a greater stability than 
configuration in aqueous solution because of crystal field stabilisation energy D
The stability of 
is greater than 
in presence of water due to greater number of exchanges
is greater than in presence of water due to greater number of exchanges
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Weak field ligands do not cause pairing. In aqueous solution
CFSE for 
CFSE for 
So 
is more stable than 
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