What is the EAN of Fe in [Fe(en)2(H₂O)2]2+? (Fe atomic number = 26)
Fe₂+ with 2 en (4 donor atoms) and 2 H₂O (2 donor atoms), total 6 ligands. EAN = 26 − 2 + 2 × 6 = 36.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 5: Coordination Compounds > Topic: Crystal Field Theory - CFT and Crystal Field Splitting and CFSE