A strong crystal field produces a large value for the crystal field splitting,$\Delta$_o,whereas a weak crystal field produces a small crystal field splitting.Which complex ion most likely contains a metal ion in a low-spin configuration?

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Cyanide (CN⁻) is a strong field ligand, which leads to a large crystal field splitting and often results in a low-spin configuration for the metal ion.

A Strong Crystal Field Produces a Large Value for the Crystal