Question: There are two conceptual ligands: A - and EG - . A - is a 7A group monoatomic anion. E is a 4A group nonmetal

There are two conceptual ligands: A- and EG-. A- is a 7A group monoatomic anion. E is a 4A group nonmetal and G is a 5A group nonmetal. E and G forms a diatomic anionic ligand EG-. According to the ligand field theory, which one of the following ligands has a stronger octahedral field, A- or EG-? Why? Draw the valence atomic electronic levels of A- and molecular orbital valence electronic levels of EG- (EG- has an s & p orbital mixing. You can assume that E & Gs orbitals have similar energy levels. Also distribute the electrons).

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