The complex ion Fe(CN)₆⁴^- (no unpaired electrons)is classified as: A)weak field B)strong field C)no way to tell

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The complex ion Fe(CN)6^-4 exhibits strong field character. The cyanide ions (CN^-) are strong field ligands, which cause the electrons in the d-orbitals of the Fe2+ ion to pair up, resulting in a low-spin complex. The ligand field splitting energy (Δ) is large, indicating strong field character.

The Complex Ion Fe(CN)64- (No Unpaired Electrons)is Classified As

The Complex Ion Fe(CN)₆⁴^- (No Unpaired Electrons)is Classified As