Q.

The magnetic behavior of complex K4[Fe(CN)6] and K3[Fe(CN)6] is
 

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a

 Para, Dia 

b

 Dia, Para
 

c

 Both Dia

d

 Dia, Ferro 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

It is given to find out the magnetic behavior of complex K3[Fe(CN)6] and K4[Fe(CN)6]
The oxidation state of Fe in the first and second compounds is +2 and +3 respectively. 

The electronic configuration of Fe is [Ar]3d64s2
In K3[Fe(CN)6], the oxidation state of Fe is +2. 
The electronic configuration becomes 3d6
Cyanide ion is a strong field ligand, pairs up the electrons. Six electrons will pair up. 
In K4[Fe(CN)6], the oxidation state of Fe is +3. 
The electronic configuration becomes 3d5 . 
Cyanide ion pairs up the four electrons and one electron remains unpaired. 

Hence the correct answer is  Diamagnetic , Paramagnetic 
 

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