Question

For the complex [Fe(H₂O)₆]³⁺, write the hybridization, magnetic character and spin of the complex. (At. number: Fe = 26)

Answer 1

Fe(H₂O)₆]³⁺

Since H₂O is a weak field kgand it cannot cause in pairing of electrons. Therefore, the number of unpaired electrons is 5.

Thus, it is strongly paramagnetic (due to Presence of unpaired electrons).

[Fe(H₂O)₆]³⁺  outer d- orbitals (n) d-orbitals are used in hybridization it high spin or free complex.