One or more options correct
Correct statement(s) about the following coordination species (atomic numbers: Fe 26, Co 27, Ni 28; use the spin-only formula) is(are)
- A. is tetrahedral and paramagnetic with
- B. is square planar and diamagnetic
- C. is a high-spin complex with five unpaired electrons
- D. is paramagnetic with four unpaired electrons
Show answer and solution
Answer: A, B
Option A is correct: is and with the weak-field ligand the complex is tetrahedral with two unpaired electrons, so . Option B is correct: cyanide is a strong-field ligand, which pairs the electrons and gives square planar geometry with no unpaired electrons. Option C is wrong: is , but cyanide is strong field, so the complex is low spin () with one unpaired electron and . Option D is wrong: is and with the splitting exceeds the pairing energy, giving , which is diamagnetic with hybridisation.
Saved on this device. Sign in or create a free account to keep it on every device.