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The complex ion that will lose its crystal field stabilization energy upon oxidation of its metal to +3 state is :(1) [Fe(phen)3] 2+ (2) [Zn(phen)3] 2+ (3) [Co(phen)3] 2+ (4) [Ni('phen)3] 2+ |
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Answer» Correct option (1) [Fe(phen)3] 2+ Explanation: In the complexes of Fe2+, CO2+, Ni2+ upon oxidation, complexes of Fe3+, CO2+ & Ni3+ stabilizes whereas in case of removing 3rd electron from Zn becomes difficult. |
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