Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
Amongst the following, the most stable complex is
A
[Fe(H2O)6]3+
B
[Fe(NH3)6]3+
C
[Fe(C2O4)3]3−
D
[FeCl6]3−
Answer
[Fe(C2O4)3]3−
Explanation
Solution
[Fe(CO)] is the most stable complex due to chelate formation as CO is a bidentate chelating ligand.