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Why K (3)[Fe(CN)(6)](4) is more stable t...

Why `K _(3)[Fe(CN)_(6)]_(4)` is more stable than `K_(4)[Fe(CN),_(6)]`

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It is because the stability of complex depends upon the charge density (ie. charge/radius ratio) on central metal ion. More is the charge density, greater is the stability
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A: K_(4)[Fe(CN)_(6)] is less stable than K_(3)[Fe(CN)_(6)] R: In K_(4)Fe(CN)_(6)] the EAN of Fe is 36

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STATEMENT-1: Fe-CN bond length is smaller in Fe(CN)_(6)^(-4) than Fe(CN)_(6)^(-3) and STATEMENT-2: Fe(CN)_(6)^(-3) is more stable than Fe(CN)_(6)^(-4)

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