JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3cc146
Treat CNX− as a strong-field ligand (low spin) and use the spin-only formula. Which statements about KX3[Fe(CN)X6] and KX4[Fe(CN)X6] are correct?
AKX3[Fe(CN)X6] gives 4 ions per formula unit and its anion has μ≈1.73 BM.
BKX4[Fe(CN)X6] gives 5 ions per formula unit and its anion is diamagnetic.
CAt equal molar concentration, KX4[Fe(CN)X6] has a higher molar conductivity than KX3[Fe(CN)X6] (ideal dissociation).
DThe anion of KX4[Fe(CN)X6] has two unpaired electrons.
Answer: A, B, C
KX3[Fe(CN)X6]: 3KX+ plus one anion gives 4 ions, Fe(III) d5 low spin has t2g5, 1 unpaired, μ=3=1.73 BM. KX4[Fe(CN)X6]: 5 ions, Fe(II) d6 low spin t2g6 has 0 unpaired electrons. More ions mean higher conductivity, so the first three are correct and the fourth is wrong.