The questions given below consist of Assertion (A) and Reason (R ) . Use the following key to select the correct answer.
`[FeF_6]^(4-)` is a paramagnetic complex while `[Fe(CN)_6^(4-)]` is a diamagnetic complex .
Reason : `[FeF_6]^(4-)` is an outer orbital complex whereas `[Fe(CN)_6]^(4-)` is an inner orbital complex .

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion .
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion .
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect
D. If both assertion and reason are incorrect

Answer

b

Explanation

Correct explanation : `F^(-)` ion is weak field ligand while `CN^(-)` ion is a strong field ligand.