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The [Fe(CN)6]3 complex ion:

A
exhibits planar geometry
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is diamagnetic
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should be very stable
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has 2 unpaired electrons
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Solution

The correct option is C should be very stable
In the given complex the oxidation state of iron is +3. The electronic configuration of iron in +3 oxidation state is 1s22s2p63s23p63d5. The compound has 1 unpaired electrons and exhibit octahedral geometry. It is a low spin complex and is very stable.
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