Chapter 22, Problem 22.81QP

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The electronic configuration of $\text{Fe}$ in the given compound sodium nitoprusside, ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}\left[\text{Fe}\left(\text{No}\right){\left(\text{CN}\right)}_5\right]$ and if this compound is high spin or low spin complex.

Interpretation: The electronic configuration of $\text{Fe}$ in the given compound sodium nitoprusside, ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}\left[\text{Fe}\left(\text{No}\right){\left(\text{CN}\right)}_5\right]$ and if this compound is high spin or low spin complex is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The presence of the strong field ligand in the octahedral compound results in a low spin complex and the presence of the weak field ligand in the octahedral compound results in a high spin complex.