JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3cc093
Taking HX2O as weak field (high spin) and CNX− as strong field (low spin), and ignoring pairing energy, the ratio of CFSE of [Fe(HX2O)X6]X2+ to that of [Fe(CN)X6]X4− is
A1 : 4
B1 : 3
C6 : 1
D1 : 6
Answer: D
Both contain Fe(II), d6. High spin: t2g4eg2 gives 4(−0.4)+2(0.6)=−0.4Δo. Low spin: t2g6 gives −2.4Δo. The ratio is 0.4:2.4=1:6.