The d-electron configuration of [Ru(en)3]Cl2 and [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2, respectively are: (A) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t (B) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t (C) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t (D) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t

Question

The d-electron configuration of [Ru(en)3]Cl2 and [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2, respectively are:

(A) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t
(B) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t
(C) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t
(D) g g 2 e t and g g 2 e t

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. [Ru(en)3]Cl2 Ru2+ = 4d6 = t2g6, eg0 [Fe(H2O)6]2+ Fe2+ = 3d6 = t2g4, eg2 So, correct answer is (1).

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