Q31 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (27 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

What is the EAN of Fe in $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-}$ ?

  • Correct answer
    A
    34
  • B
    35
  • C
    36
  • D
    26

Solution

The Effective Atomic Number (EAN) of Fe in $[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6]^{3-}$ is determined using the formula:

$\mathrm{EAN} = Z - \mathrm{OS} + 2 \times \mathrm{CN}$
where $Z$ is the atomic number, $\mathrm{OS}$ is the oxidation state, and $\mathrm{CN}$ is the coordination number.

For iron, $Z = 26$. The oxidation state $x$ satisfies $x + 6 \times (-1) = -3$, yielding $x = +3$. The complex contains six cyanide ligands, so $\mathrm{CN} = 6$.

Substituting these values: $\mathrm{EAN} = 26 - 3 + 2 \times 6 = 35$.

Final answer: $\boxed{35}$

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

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