Question

Assertion : $[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$ has $d^2sp^3$ type hybridisation.
Reason : $[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$ ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

[Fe (CN)₆]^3- ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to one unpaired electron.