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2Fe2(SO4)3+3K4[Fe(CN)6]X+6K2SO4

The reason of color of X, if ________.

A
d-d transition
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B
charge transfer
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C
colorless compound
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D
Filling of the t2g orbitals
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Solution

The correct option is B charge transfer
Here X is
Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3
+2
Fe+2=d6 configuration, low spin complex due to strong ligand & pairing of electron happens.
Also, here Fe+2=d2sp3 hybridization so two d-orbitals involved.
Also, color is due to charge transfer complex.
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