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The complex ions `[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(3-)` and `[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(4-)` :

A

Are both octahedral and paramagnetic

B

Are both octahedral and diamagnetic

C

Have same structure but opposite magnetic character

D

Have different structure but opposite magnetic character

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The correct Answer is:
C
`[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(3-)` is paramagnetic while `[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(4-)` is diamagnetic.
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  • [Fe(CN)_(6)]^(4-) is

    A
    inner complex
    B
    outer complex
    C
    square planar
    D
    trigonal bipyramidal

  • The complex ion [Fe(CN)_(6)]^(4-) contains:

    A
    total of 36 electrons on `Fe^(2+)` cation
    B
    `sp^(3)d^(2)` hybrid orbitals with octahedral structure
    C
    total of 104 electrons
    D
    six sigma bonds

  • The complex ion [Fe(CN)_(6)]^(4-) contains:

    A
    total of 36 electrons on `Fe^(2+)` cation
    B
    `sp^(3)d^(2)` hybrid orbitals with octahedral structure
    C
    total of 104 electrons
    D
    six sigma bonds

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