Q.

The correct increasing order of stability of the complexes based on Δ0 value is:           [2025]

I. [Mn(CN)6]3-
II. [Co(CN)6]4-
III. [Fe(CN)6]4-
IV. [Fe(CN)6]3-

1 II < III < I < IV  
2 III < II < IV < I  
3 I < II < IV < III  
4 IV < III < II < I  

Ans.

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S.no Complex Electronic configuration of central metal ion before splitting Electronic configuration of central metal ion after splitting CFSE
I [Mn(CN)6]3- Mn3+=[Ar]183d4 t2g2,1,1 eg0,0 4×(-0.4Δo)+P=-16Δo+P
II [Co(CN)6]4- Co2+=[Ar]183d7 t2g2,2,2 eg1,0 6×(-0.4Δo)+1×(0.6Δo)+P=-1.8Δo+P
III [Fe(CN)6]4- Fe2+=[Ar]183d6 t2g2,2,2 eg0,0 6×(-0.4Δo)+2P=-2.4Δo+P
IV [Fe(CN)6]3- Fe3+=[Ar]183d5 t2g2,2,1 eg0,0 5×(-0.4Δo)+2P=-2.0Δo+P

 

More negative is CFSE, more is stability.