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Valence Bond Theory (VBT)Coordination Compounds

What is the hybridization and magnetic nature of [Fe(CN)6]3[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-} ?

Expert Answer

d2sp3d^2sp^3 (Inner orbital) and Paramagnetic (1 unpaired electron). Despite being inner orbital, it has an odd electron ( d5d^5 ) that cannot be paired.

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