Coordination Compounds 2 Question 58

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

(1989, 1M)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 60. F

Solution:

  1. False : Cyanide (CN)is a strong ligand, brings about pairing of 3d electrons.

K4[Fe(CN)6]

Fe

Potassium ferrocyanide

No unpaired electron, diamagnetic

Has one unpaired electron, paramagnetic



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