Both H and P(C 6 H 5 ) 3 are ligands of similar field strength, high

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Both H and P(C6H5)3 are ligands of similar field strength, high in the spectrochemical series. Recalling that phosphines act as π acceptors, is π-acceptor character required for strong-field behaviour? What orbital factors account for the field strength of each ligand?

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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