Hybridization and Complex Geometry in Coordination Compounds

Front

What is the oxidation state of iron (Fe) in both [FeCl6]4- and [Fe(CN)6]4- complexes?

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+2 in both complexes

Front

What is the electronic configuration of the Fe2+ ion?

Back

[Ar] 3d6 4s0

Front

A complex with a spin magnetic moment of 4.9 BM (Bohr Magnetons) indicates the presence of how many unpaired electrons?

Back

4

Front

What is the hybridization of the central metal ion in [FeCl6]4-?

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sp3d2

Front

What is the hybridization of [FeCl6]4- and [Fe(CN)6]4- respectively, given their spin magnetic moments are 4.9 BM and 0 BM?

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sp3d2 and d2sp3

Front

Which type of complex is formed when inner d-orbitals are utilized for hybridization, resulting in all electrons being paired?

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Inner orbital complex

Front

A complex with a non-zero spin magnetic moment typically indicates which characteristic?

Back

It contains unpaired electrons.

Front

What is the hybridization of [NiCl4]2- and [Ni(CN)4]2- respectively, given their spin magnetic moments are 2.8 BM and 0 BM?

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sp3 and dsp2

Front

What are the geometries of [NiCl4]2- and [Ni(CN)4]2- respectively, based on their hybridizations?

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Tetrahedral and Square Planar