MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsValence Bond Theory
The hybridization states of the central atom in the complexes Fe(CN)6 3–, Fe(CN)6 4– and CO(NO2)6 3– are
A.d2sp3, sp3d2 and dsp2 respectively
B.d2sp3, sp3d and sp3d2 respectively
C.d2sp3, sp3 and d4s2 respectively
D.all d2sp3✓ Correct
Explanation
3 2 3 6 4 2 3 6 3 2 3 2 6 Fe CN d s Compound p Fe CN d s Hybridizatio p Co NO s n d p Because all are strong field ligands in complexes.
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