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Explain why [Fe(HX2O)X6]X3+ has magnetic moment value of 5.92 BM whereas [Fe(CN)X6]X3− – has a value of only 1.74 BM. - Chemistry

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Explain why \[\ce{[Fe(H2O)6]^{3+}}\] has magnetic moment value of 5.92 BM whereas \[\ce{[Fe(CN)6]^{3-}}\] – has a value of only 1.74 BM.

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\[\ce{[Fe(CN)6]^{3-}}\] involves d2sphybridisation with one unpaired electron and \[\ce{[Fe(H2O)6]^{3+}}\] involves sp3d2 hybridisation with five unpaired electrons. This difference is due to the presence of strong ligand \[\ce{CN^-}\] and weak ligand \[\ce{H2O}\] in these complexes. Further, greater the number of unpaired electrons, higher would be the magnetic moment values.

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Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds - Exercises [Page 124]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry [English] Class 12
Chapter 9 Coordination Compounds
Exercises | Q III. 31. | Page 124
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