Engineering
Chemistry
Crystal Field Theory and Valence Bond Theory
Question

[Pd(F)(Cl)(Br)(I)]2– has n number of geometrical isomers. Then, the spin-only magnetic moment and crystal field stabilisation energy [CFSE] of [Fe(CN)6]n–6, respectively, are :

[Note : Ignore the pairing energy]

0 BM and -2.4 Δ0

1.73 BM and –2.0 Δ0

2.84 BM and –1.6 Δ0

5.92 BM and 0

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Solution

Number of Geometrical Isomers in square planar [PdFClBrI]2– are = 3

Hence, n = 3

[Fe(CN)6]3–

Fe3+ = 3d5, According to CFT configuration is t2g221eg00

μ=n(n+2)

=1.73 B.M.

CFSE = –0.4Δ0 × nt2g+0.6Δ0×neg =–0.4Δ0 × 5=–2.0Δ0