Coordination Compounds 2 Question 58

####60. Both potassium ferrocyanide and potassium ferricyanide are diamagnetic.

(1989, 1M)

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: 60. $F$

Solution:

  1. False : Cyanide $\left(CN^{-}\right)$is a strong ligand, brings about pairing of $3 d$ electrons.

$K _4\left[Fe(CN) _6\right]$

$Fe$

Potassium ferrocyanide

No unpaired electron, diamagnetic

Has one unpaired electron, paramagnetic



NCERT Chapter Video Solution

Dual Pane