In which of the following complexes the CFSE, o will be equal to zero?
- K3[Fe(SCN)6]
- [Fe(en)3]Cl3
- [Fe(NH3)6]Br2
- K4[Fe(CN)6]
Answer
(1) K3[Fe(SCN)6]
Solution
CFSE = (-0.4 nt2g + 0.6 neg) o
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Only A ( Fe3+, d5, weak-field SCN-, t2g3eg2) has CFSE = 0.
Answer: (1)