Crystal Field Theory | MCQs

Explanation

In the complex  [ 𝐹 𝑒 ( 𝑁 𝐻 3 ) 6 ] ^2 + , iron (Fe) is in the +2 oxidation state, meaning it has a  𝑑6 electron configuration.

Ammonia (NH₃) is considered a strong field ligand under Crystal Field Theory (CFT), causing the electrons in the 𝑑-orbitals to pair up due to the large splitting of the 

𝑑-orbitals.

In a strong field environment, the electrons occupy the lower energy  𝑡2𝑔 orbitals first, and all six electrons pair up, leaving no unpaired electrons.

Therefore, the number of unpaired electrons is 0.

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In crystal field theory (CFT), the energy gap between the t2g and eg sets is denoted by 10Dq.