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Published on: August 14, 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of 
is greater than that of 
.
Statement II: Potassium ferricyanide has a greater spin-only magnetic moment than sodium ferrocyanide.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
CFSE value is zero because of 
configuration with Weak Field Ligands in coordination number 
.
CFSE value is 
because of 
configuration with Weak Field Ligands in coordination number 6.
For: 
B.M.
For: 
B.M.
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