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 answerA34
- B35
- C36
- D26
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'.