If an iron (III) complex with the formula $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_x(\mathrm{CN})_y\right]^-$ has no electron in its $e_g$ orbital, then the value of $x+y$ is
Solution
<p>Balancing charges,</p>
<p>$$\begin{aligned}
& 3-y=-1 \\
& \Rightarrow y=4 \\
& x=2 \\
& x+y=6 \\
&
\end{aligned}$$</p>
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Ligands and Coordination Number
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