Q.

Among the following complexes the one which shows zero crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) is         [2014]
 

1 [Mn(H2O)6]3+  
2 [Fe(H2O)6]3+  
3 [Co(H2O)6]2+  
4 [Co(H2O)6]3+  

Ans.

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H2O is a weak field ligand, hence Δo < pairing energy. 

CFSE =(-0.4x+0.6y)Δo

where, x and y are no. of electrons occupying t2g and eg orbitals respectively. 

For [Fe(H2O)6]3+ complex ion,

Fe3+ (3d5)=t2g3eg2=-0.4×3+0.6×2=0.0 or 00