Assertion :Statement − 1 : K3[Fe(CN)6] is a low spin complex. Reason: Statement − 2 : Fe2+ ion in this complex undergoes sp3d2 hybridization.
A
Statement − 1 is true, Statement − 2 is true and Statement − 2 is correct explanation for Statement − 1.
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B
Statement − 1 is true, Statement − 2 is true and Statement − 2 is NOT the correct explanation for Statement − 1.
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C
Statement − 1 is true, Statement − 2 is false.
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D
Statement − 1 is false, Statement − 2 is true.
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Solution
The correct option is C Statement − 1 is true, Statement − 2 is false. K3[Fe(CN)6] Fe+3,d5,d2sp3 hybridisation, one unpaired electron; paramagnetic. So its a low spin complex.