The neutral monodentate ligand L forms the complex ion [CrL₆]²⁺, and the magnetic properties of this complex correspond to 2 unpaired electrons. This indicates that L is a strong-field ligand.

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The presence of 2 unpaired electrons in the complex ion indicates that L is a strong-field ligand. Strong-field ligands cause greater splitting of the d-orbitals, leading to a larger energy difference between the lower and higher energy levels and therefore a larger gap between the paired and unpaired electrons.

The Neutral Monodentate Ligand L Forms the Complex Ion [CrL6]2+

The Neutral Monodentate Ligand L Forms the Complex Ion [CrL₆]²⁺