BITSAT2011ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
The most stable ion is
Options
- A[ Fe ( OH )₃ ]³⁻
- B[ FeCl ₆ ]³⁻
- C[ Fe ( CN )₆ ]³⁻
- D[ Fe ( H ₂ O )₆ ]³⁺
Correct answer
B. [ FeCl ₆ ]³⁻
Step-by-step solution
A more basic ligand forms stable bond with metal ion, Cl ⁻ is most basic amongst all.