Based on Concepts from Both Crystal Field Theory and Valence

question 100

Multiple Choice

Based on concepts from both crystal field theory and valence bond theory, the most likely combination of molecular orbital, magnetic and geometric descriptions for the [Fe(H₂O) ₆]²⁺ ion is ________.

• A) sp²d/diamagnetic/square planar
• B) sp²d/paramagnetic/square planar
• C) sp³d²/diamagnetic/octahedral
• D) sp³d²/paramagnetic/octahedral
• E) sp²d/paramagnetic/tetrahedral

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