The stabilisation of coordination compounds due to chelation is called the chelate effect. Which of the following is the most stable complex species?
A: [Fe(CO)5]
B: [Fe(CN)6]3-
C: [Fe(C2O4)3]3-
D: [Fe(H2O)6]3+
A: [Fe(CO)5]
B: [Fe(CN)6]3-
C: [Fe(C2O4)3]3-
D: [Fe(H2O)6]3+
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This is a Multiple Choice Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Ans: Correct option: C
The chelate effect is when a chelating ligand coordinates the stabilisation of a molecule. Any ligand that binds to metal forms a ring with 5 or 6 members, which is the most stable.
Here, CO, CN, H2O is monodentate ligand [Fe (C2O4)3]3- is an oxalate ligand.
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