Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

  1. [Fe(CN)6]3- complex is an inner orbital complex.
  2. Order of decreasing nephelauxetic effect is F− > Cl− > Br− > I−.
  3. [Ni(H2O)6]2+ has two unpaired electrons.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1 and 2

  5. Only 2 and 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct order of nephelauxetic effect is F− < H2O < NH3 < en < NCS− < Cl− < CN− < Br− < N3− < I−.

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