Coordination Compounds Ques 43

43. Among the following complexes the one which shows zero crystal field stabilization energy $(CFSE)$:

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(a) $\left[\mathrm{Mn}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{3+}$

(b) $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{3+}$

(c) $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{2+}$

(d) $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{3+}$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 43.(b)

Solution: (b) Due to $d^5$ configuration $CFSE$ is zero.