Question

ASSERTION - in high spin situation the configuration of d⁵ ions will be t₂g³ eg² 

REASON- in high spin situation pairing energy is less than crystal field splitting energy 

a). Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. 

b). Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. 

c). Assertion is true but reason is false. 

d). Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer 1

c). Assertion is true but reason is false.