Q.

Stable complex based on EAN rule
i) K4[Fe(CN)6] ii) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 iii) [Ni(CO)4] iv) K2[Ni(CN)4]

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a

i only

b

i, ii & iii only

c

all

d

i & ii only

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

EAN stands for Effective Atomic number.

It is given by formula:

EAN= Z-X+Y

where Z= Atomic number

            X=number of electrons loosed by central metal ion

            Y=Number of electrons shared by ligands

EAN value of complexes
atomic number of Fe , Co and  Ni are 26, 27 and 28 respectively 

each ligand contributes 2 electrons 

  1. =26 −2+12 =36
  2. =27−3+12 =36
  3. =28 +8=36
  4. =28 −2+8=34
  5. so its not stable as its EAN is not equal to 36.

i, ii and iii obey  EAN rule

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