Solveeit Logo
Login

Question

Chemistry Question on Werner’s Theory of Coordination Compounds

The effective atomic number of iron in [Fe(CN)6]3−[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-} is

A

34

B

36

C

37

D

35

Answer

35

Explanation

Solution

O.S. of Fe in [Fe(CN)6]3−[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-} is +3 ∴\therefore E.A.N. = (26 - 3) + 6 ×\times 2 = 2 3 + 12 = 35