Identify the homoleptic complexes with odd number of d electrons in the central metal : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (C) and (E) only
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (B) and (D) only
- (A), (C) and (E) only
Answer
(3) (B) and (D) only
Solution
Homoleptic = one kind of ligand ⇒ (C), (E) out.
(A) Fe6+=d2 (even) ✗
(B) Fe3+=d5 (odd) ✓
(D) Co2+=d7 (odd) ✓
Answer: (3)