Given below are two statements: Statement I: Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of [textCr(textH_2textO)_6]^2+ is greater than that of [textMn(textH_2textO)_6]^2+. Statement II: Potassium ferricyanide has a greater spin-only magnetic moment than sodium ferrocyanide. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

### Core Logic - Statement I: [textMn(textH_2textO)_6]^2+ has d^5 configuration with weak field ligands (CFSE = 0), whereas [textCr(textH_2textO)_6]^2+ has d^4 configuration (CFSE = -0.6Delta_0). Thus CFSE of chromium complex is greater in magnitude. - Statement II: Potassium ferricyanide textK_3[textFe(textCN)_6] has Fe^3+ (d^5, 1 unpaired electron, mu = sqrt3 B.M.), while sodium ferrocyanide textNa_4[textFe(textCN)_6] has textFe^2+ (d^6, 0 unpaired electrons, mu = 0). Thus statement II is true. ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Both statements are true, corresponding to option (1). ### Pattern Recognition Sees: CFSE calculations and magnetic moment comparisons for coordination complexes. Trap: Miscalculating d-electron count or ligand field strength. ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Coordination Compounds
CFSE and magnetic moment diagram for Q63 - JEE Main 2026 Evening
CFSE and magnetic moment diagram for Q63 - JEE Main 2026 Evening

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