Which of the following ligands exerts the strongest field? A)I^- B)H₂O C)ONO^- D)NH₃ E)Br^-

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The ligand that exerts the strongest field is typically the one with the greatest ability to donate electron density to the metal center, enhancing metal-ligand bonding. Among the options, D) NH3 (ammonia) is known to be a strong field ligand due to its ability to donate electron density through its lone pair of electrons on nitrogen, making it a stronger field ligand compared to the others listed.

Which of the Following Ligands Exerts the Strongest Field