Co-Ordination Compounds Question 279

Question: In the complexes [Fe(H2O)6]3+,[Fe(CN)6]3 , [Fe(C2O4)3]3 and [FeCl6]3 , more stability is shown by

Options:

A) [Fe(H2O)6]3+

B) [Fe(CN)6]3

C) [Fe(C2O4)3]3

D) [FeCl6]3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[Fe(C2O4)3]3 .

The iron is present in the highest oxidation state Fe3+ and C2O42  is a chelating ligand.

Chelates are always form more stable complexes



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