Co-Ordination Compounds Question 124
Question: What is true for $ {{[Fe{{(CN)}_6}]}^{3-}} $ and $ {{[FeF_6]}^{3-}} $
[RPET 1999]
Options:
A) Both are paramagnetic
B) Only $ {{[Fe{{(CN)}_6}]}^{3-}} $ is paramagnetic
C) Only $ {{[FeF_6]}^{3-}} $ is paramagnetic
D) Both are diamagnetic
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Due to the presence of one unpaired electron, both are slightly paramagnetic.