Q43 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2011 · Chemistry

Coordination number of Fe in the complexes $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{4-},\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-}$ and $\left[\mathrm{Fe} \mathrm{Cl}_4\right]^{-}$would be respectively

  • A
    $6,4,6$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $6,6,4$
  • C
    $6,3,3$
  • D
    $2,3,3$

Solution

Coordination number is equal to total number of ligands in a complex.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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