MCQ
Amongst the following, the most stable complex is:
  • A
    $ {\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{3+}} $
  • B
    $ {\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{3+}} $
  • $ {\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-}} $
  • D
    $ {\left[\mathrm{FeCl}_6\right]^{3-}}$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$ {\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-}} $
In each of the given complex$, Fe$ is in $+3$ oxidation state. As $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{{O}_4}^{2-}$ is didentate chelating ligand, it forms chelate rings and hence $(c)$ out of complexes given above is the most stable complex.

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