What is the hybridization of Fe in [Fe(CN)6]3−?
[Fe(CN)6]3− (Fe₃+, d5) with strong field CN− is low spin, using d2sp3.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Bonding - Valence Bond Theory and Hybridisation
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What hybridization does the metal adopt in [Fe(CO)5]?
[Fe(CO)5] is trigonal bipyramidal, using dsp3 hybridization.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Bonding - Valence Bond Theory and Hybridisation
What is the hybridization of Fe in [Fe(H₂O)6]3+?
[Fe(H₂O)6]3+ (Fe₃+, d5) with weak field H₂O in an octahedral field is high spin, using outer orbitals (sp3d2).
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Bonding - Valence Bond Theory and Hybridisation