Q. In which of the following complexes the CFSE, Δₒ will be equal to zero?

A) [Fe(en)₃]Cl₃
B) K₄[Fe(CN)₆]
C) [Fe(NH₃)₆]Br₂
D) K₃[Fe(SCN)₆]
Explanation

[Solution by Dr. Abubacker] CFSE is zero for high-spin $d^5$ ($t_{2g}^3e_g^2$). Fe³⁺ ($d^5$) with the weak-field ligand SCN⁻ is high spin, so CFSE $=0$. Fe³⁺ with en is low spin (non-zero CFSE), and the other two are Fe²⁺ ($d^6$) complexes. Answer (4).

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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