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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

How many number of electrons donated by ligands to ferric ion in K3[Fe(CN)6]?

Options:

6

8

10

12

Correct Answer:

12

Explanation:

CN- is a monodentate ligand and each CN- will donate a lone pair.

six CN- will donate 12 electrons.