Co-Ordination Compounds Question 257

Question: The correct statement about the magnetic properties of [Fe(CN)6]3 and [FeF6]3 is (Z=26):

Options:

A) both are paramagnetic.

B) both are diamagnetic.

C) [Fe(CN)6]3 is diamagnetic, [FeF6]3 is paramagnetic.

D) [Fe(CN)6]3 is paramagnetic, [FeF6]3 is diamagnetic.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Both are paramagnetic, the only difference is that CN is a strong field ligand whereas F is a weak field ligand.



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