In both [Fe(H 2 O) 6 ] 2+ and [Fe(CN) 6 ] 4 ions, the iron is

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In both [Fe(H2O)6]2+ and [Fe(CN)6]4– ions, the iron is present as Fe(II); however, [Fe(H2O)6]2+ is paramagnetic, whereas [Fe(CN)6]4 is diamagnetic. Explain this difference.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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