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Complete removal of both the axial ligands (along the z-axis) from an octahedral complex leads to which of the following splitting patterns? (relative orbital energies not on scale). [JEE Main Held on 12-4-2019 Morning]

A)

B)

C)    

D)

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

If both ligands present along z-axis removed from octahedral field and converted into square planar field, then