Chapter 20, Problem 20.122CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reasons that why ${\left[{\text{FeCl}}_{\text{6}}\right]}^{\text{3-}}$ is more paramagnetic than the other given ${\left[\text{Fe}{\left(CN\right)}_6\right]}^{3-}$ should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Coordination compounds: The compounds having coordination covalent bonds which form when metal ions react with polar molecules or anions.

Paramagnetic Complexes: Complexes with unpaired electrons are said to be paramagnetic.

Diamagnetic complexes: Complexes with zero unpaired electrons are said to be diamagnetic.