JEE Main 2026 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
JEE Main 2026 (21 January Shift 2)
Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of is greater than that of .
Statement II: Potassium ferricyanide has a greater spin-only magnetic moment than sodium ferrocyanide.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I : Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of is greater than that of .
Statement II: Potassium ferricyanide has a greater spin-only magnetic moment than sodium ferrocyanide.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Choose an option
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Correct answer
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
Step-by-step explanation
CFSE value is zero because of configuration with Weak Field Ligands in coordination number 6 .
value is because of configuration with Weak Field Ligands in coordination number 6.
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For : B.M.
value is because of configuration with Weak Field Ligands in coordination number 6.
For : B.M.
For : B.M.
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