Match List-I with List-II.

Match List-I with List-II.

Column I

  • A. $[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$
  • B. $[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+}$
  • C. $[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}$
  • D. $[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$

Column II

  • I. 5.92 BM
  • II. 0 BM
  • III. 4.90 BM
  • IV. 1.73 BM

Correct answer: A → IV, B → I, C → II, D → III

Detailed Solution

$[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$: $Fe^{3+}$ ($3d^5$), strong field – 1 unpaired electron, $\mu = 1.73$ BM $[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+}$: $Fe^{3+}$ ($3d^5$), weak field – 5 unpaired electrons, $\mu = 5.92$ BM $[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}$: $Fe^{2+}$ ($3d^6$), strong field – 0 unpaired electrons, $\mu = 0$ BM $[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$: $Fe^{2+}$ ($3d^6$), weak field – 4 unpaired electrons, $\mu = 4.90$ BM Correct match: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.

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