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Question
Write the electronic configuration of Fe(III) on the basis of crystal field theory when it forms an octahedral complex in the presence of (i) strong field, and (ii) weak field ligand. (Atomic no.of Fe=26)
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Solution
`"Fe"= ["Ar"]3"d"^6 4"s"^2`
`"Fe"^{3+} = ["Ar"]3"d"^6 4"s"^2`
`"Fe"^(+3) = ["AR"] 3"d"^5 4"s"^0`
In octahedral crystal field.
(i) Strong field ligand - Electrons will be paired.
No. of unpaired e- = 1
Paramagnetic
`μ = sqrt(n(n+2) = sqrt(1(3) = sqrt3 B.M`
(ii) Weak field ligand
- Electrons follow Hund’s rule 
No. of unpaired = 5
Paramagnetic
`μ =sqrt(5(5+2))= sqrt(35) B.M.`
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