Q.

The d-orbital electronic configuration of the complex among [Co(en)3]3+,[CoF6]3-,[Mn(H2O)6]2+ and [Zn(H2O)6]2+ that has the highest CFSE is:   [2025]

1 t2g6eg0  
2 t2g6eg4  
3 t2g3eg2  
4 t2g4eg2  

Ans.

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Complex Configuration of central ion without splitting Configuration of central ion after octahedral splitting CFSE
[Co(en)3]3+ Co3+=d6 t2g6eg0 6×(-0.4Δ0)+2P=-2.4Δ0+2P
[CoF6]3- Co3+=d6 t2g4eg2 4×(-0.4Δ0)+2×(0.6Δ0)=-0.4Δ0
[Mn(H2O)6]2+ Mn2+=d5 t2g3eg2 3×(-0.4Δ0)+2×(0.6Δ0)= 0
[Zn(H2O)6]2+ Zn2+=d10 t2g6eg4 6×(-0.4Δ0)+4×(0.6Δ0)= 0