Consider the complexes d bis(ethylenediamine) nickel(II), [Ni(en)₂]+², versus tetracyanidoferrate (III), d5 [Fe(CN)4], which of the following statements is correct? Atomic number Ni:28, Fe:26 O a. The Fe complex is tetrahedral and the Ni complex is square planar. O b. Both complexes can exhibit stereoisomerism (i.e.g optical activity). O c. Both the Ni and Fe complexes are paramagnetic. O d. The Ni complex is paramagnetic while the Fe complex is diamagnetic. O e. The Ni complex is octahedral while the Fe complex is square planar.

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Consider the complexes d bis(ethylenediamine) nickel(II), [Ni(en)₂]+², versus tetracyanidoferrate (III), d5 [Fe(CN)4], which of the
following statements is correct? Atomic number Ni:28, Fe:26
O a. The Fe complex is tetrahedral and the Ni complex is square planar.
O b. Both complexes can exhibit stereoisomerism (i.e.g optical activity).
O c. Both the Ni and Fe complexes are paramagnetic.
O d.
The Ni complex is paramagnetic while the Fe complex is diamagnetic.
The Ni complex is octahedral while the Fe complex is square planar.
O e.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the complexes d bis(ethylenediamine) nickel(II), [Ni(en)₂]+², versus tetracyanidoferrate (III), d5 [Fe(CN)4], which of the following statements is correct? Atomic number Ni:28, Fe:26 O a. The Fe complex is tetrahedral and the Ni complex is square planar. O b. Both complexes can exhibit stereoisomerism (i.e.g optical activity). O c. Both the Ni and Fe complexes are paramagnetic. O d. The Ni complex is paramagnetic while the Fe complex is diamagnetic. The Ni complex is octahedral while the Fe complex is square planar. O e.
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