The hybridization of Fe in $\mathrm{K}_4[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6]$ complex is
A$\mathrm{d}^2\mathrm{sp}^2$
B$\mathrm{dsp}^2$
C$\mathrm{d}^2\mathrm{sp}^3$
D$\mathfrak{sp}^3$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. $\mathrm{d}^2\mathrm{sp}^3$
In $\mathrm{K}_4[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6]$, the complex ion is $[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6]^{4-}$. Since each $\mathrm{CN}^-$ ligand has charge $-1$, the oxidation state of iron is $+2$.
For $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$, the electronic configuration is $3d^6$.
$\mathrm{CN}^-$ is a strong field ligand, so it causes pairing of electrons in the $3d$ orbitals, giving a low-spin octahedral complex. Thus two $3d$ orbitals, one $4s$, and three $4p$ orbitals hybridize.
So the hybridization is $\mathrm{d}^2\mathrm{sp}^3$.
Comparing with the given options, this matches option $\mathrm{d}^2\mathrm{sp}^3$, so the correct choice is $C$.
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