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CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q25
(a) [ Fe ( H_2 O )_6]^2+ is paramagnetic whereas [ Fe ( CO )_5] is diamagnetic. Justify the statement. [Atomic number of Fe =26 ] 2+1 (b) On the…
(a)
$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)_{6}\right]^{2+}$ is paramagnetic whereas $\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CO})_{5}\right]$ is diamagnetic. Justify the statement. [Atomic number of $\displaystyle \mathrm{Fe}=26$ ] $\displaystyle 2+1$
(b)
On the basis of crystal field theory write the electronic configuration for $\displaystyle \mathrm{d}^{4}$ ion if $\displaystyle \Delta_{0}<\mathrm{P}$.
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
In [Fe(H2O)$\displaystyle 6$] $\displaystyle 2$+, H2O is a weak field ligand and 3d electrons do not pair
up. Hence it is paramagnetic.
In [Fe(CO)$\displaystyle 5$] CO is a strong field ligand, pairing takes place. Hence it is
diamagnetic.
(b)
t2g3 eg1
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